Kope Colheita 2013 Vintage Port

Wine Type: Fortified (Colheita Port)
Vintage: 2013
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Varieties: Traditional Douro field blend — primarily Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Appellation: Douro DOC / Porto
Country: Portugal
Region: Douro Valley
Producer: C. N. Kopke
Winemaker: Pedro Sá
Vineyard: Steep, terraced Douro Valley vineyards along schistous slopes
Soil: Schist
Farming: Sustainable, hand-harvested
Alcohol: 20%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; foot-trodden in granite lagares; fortified with grape spirit; aged in seasoned oak casks for ~10 years before bottling

Tasting Note:
The 2013 Colheita from Kopke offers a balance of richness and elegance that defines the style. Aromas of dried fig, date, and caramelized nuts are layered with orange peel, spice, and subtle wood. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, showing toffee, raisin, and honeyed notes lifted by bright acidity and a long, warming finish. A polished, contemplative Port that combines freshness with the mellow depth of extended cask aging.

About the Producer:
Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house, renowned for its mastery of Colheita (single-vintage tawny) Ports. Generations of expertise and patience define their style, producing wines that are benchmarks for elegance, complexity, and longevity in the category.