NV Kopke 50 Years Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal

ABOUT THIS WINE

Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration to extract their colour, tannins and aromas, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in vats (lagares) at a controlled temperature (between 28-30°C) until the right degree of sweetness (baumé) is achieved. At this point, grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. A wine of high quality, made by blending wines of different harvests to achieve the array of sensory qualities that are typical of these aged tawny Port wines. These wines have each matured in oak casks for varied periods of time, with the average age of all the wines in the blend defining the age on the label. The resulting blend expresses the characteristics given by the ageing in wood.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house, with a nearly 400-year legacy rooted in the Douro’s steep vineyards and cellaring traditions. Known especially for its range of aged Tawnies and Colheitas, Kopke emphasizes meticulous selection, long barrel aging, and elegant bottlings that showcase time as an essential ingredient. Still based in Vila Nova de Gaia, the house remains a reference point for age-designated Tawny Ports, combining history with consistent excellence. Each bottle, hand-painted in the traditional white script, is a testament to Kopke’s dedication to craftsmanship, heritage, and the timeless beauty of aged Port.