The oldest port house has released 380 numbered bottles of an exclusive very old tawny port in honour of Cristiano Nicolau Kopke, who founded Kopke in 1638.
Kopke CNK is an exquisite blend of wines from the 1920’s and 30’s, as well as the extremely rare Colheita 1900, which Kopke still holds in its wide stock of old wood aged Ports. This is a one of a kind port that stands out for its complex flavours unfolding layer after layer!
The fruit is sourced from old vineyards of Quinta S. Luiz (located in the prodigal sub-region of Cima Corgo), spread along slopes in horizontal levels, on schist-sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite.
Tasting notes from Kopke – Mahogany colour with green hues. On the nose it reveals intense and opulent aromas in a perfect combination of notes of spice such as clove, curry and black pepper and notes of dried fruit (hazelnut, fig, walnut), with hints of coffee, chocolate and molasses. The palate offers a remarkable marriage between acidity and sugar, resulting from all the decades of maturing in oak casks, whilst being fresh, full-bodied and audacious. Flavours of jelly, cinnamon, curry, nutmeg and light balsamic combine with other lighter notes of resin. A wine with complex flavours that develop layer after layer.