Kopke Colheita 1979 Porto / 20% / 0.75l

The origins of the brand date back to 1636, when Nicolau Kopkë settled in Portugal as Consul General of the Hansa. Two years later, the first bottles of wine hit the market. The next important step was the purchase of an estate in 1781 and the beginning of its own production, without relying on supplies from external winegrowers as before. Over the years, port became the main focus of the company and emphasis was placed on the development of this category of wine. An important moment came in 1828, when during the civil war, the great-grandson of the founder, Cristiano Nicolau Kopkë, sided with the Liberal Party, thus uniting the family and the company, establishing values ​​that accompany it to this day.

In 1922, the company took over Quinta de São Luiz and moved all of its DOC Douro wine production there. To this day, Kopke wines enjoy unwavering recognition around the world, because despite many innovations introduced in production over the decades, the company still relies on its heritage and tradition. It is worth adding that Kopke is the oldest port house.

The grapes used for production were hand-picked, destemmed and gently pressed. The Colheita class means that the grapes come from only one vintage.   Maceration on the skins allows to extract all the best qualities, and the continuous beating during fermentation at a controlled temperature enhances the flavors and aromas. It is aged in oak barrels for no less than 7 years. It has a very deep, amber color. On the nose it is very rich, harmonious and focused on the aromas of dried fruits, with a delicate note of vanilla. On the palate it is quite balanced, somewhat carefully presenting the flavors of dried figs combined with accents of wood. The finish is long, somewhat subtle, with a nuance of spices.

It tastes best when served at a temperature of 12-14 degrees. Serving this wine slightly chilled allows you to discover its harmony and finesse, so it will taste great drunk alone, but it will also work well in culinary combinations with a focus on desserts with a large addition of nuts or almonds.