In the glass
What it pairs with
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Walnut and fig tart
Concentrated dried fruit and nuts. -
Creme brulee
Caramelised custard meets the wine's candied citrus. -
Aged cheese with quince
Marmelada lifts the dried fruit.
How to serve Kopke Colheita
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. Walnut and fig tart, Creme brulee, Aged cheese with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kopke, the oldest Port house, is the acknowledged master of Colheita, releasing single-harvest tawnies after decades in wood from one of the deepest cask reserves in the Douro.
- 1638 — Kopke founded, the oldest Port house
Facts
- Producer
- Kopke
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A single-harvest tawny aged for years to decades in seasoned oak casks
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1638
Scores
- Wine Advocate 95 (1966 vintage, reviewed 2017)
- Wine Spectator 93 (1978 vintage, reviewed 2018)
Frequently asked about Kopke Colheita
What does Kopke Colheita taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The reference Colheita: a single-harvest tawny aged for many years in cask, intensely concentrated with dried fruit, nuts and candied citrus, released with its vintage on the label.
When should I drink Kopke Colheita?
Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Kopke Colheita?
Walnut and fig tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Creme brulee and Aged cheese with quince. Concentrated dried fruit and nuts.
What grapes are in Kopke Colheita?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.