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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from release.
release0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2019 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Salted almonds Nuts on nuts.More wines for dessert →
- Aged cheese Honeyed depth lifts a strong cheese.More wines for cheese →
- Apricot tart Dried-apricot notes echo the wine.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Kopke 10 Year Old White Port
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Salted almonds, Aged cheese, Apricot tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kopke is one of the few houses to specialise in aged white Ports alongside its Colheitas.
- 1638House founded
Facts
- Producer
- Kopke · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Gouveio, Rabigato
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A white Port aged on average ten years in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 3 from release
Frequently asked about Kopke 10 Year Old White Port
What does Kopke 10 Year Old White Port taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A rare aged white Port, ten years in cask giving honeyed nutty depth and a gently oxidative, lingering finish.
When should I drink Kopke 10 Year Old White Port?
Drink 0 to 3 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Kopke 10 Year Old White Port?
Salted almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged cheese and Apricot tart. Nuts on nuts.
What grapes are in Kopke 10 Year Old White Port?
The blend is Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Gouveio, Rabigato. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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