Kopke 50 Years Old Tawny Port 1 x 0.75L 1 Bottle Port Wine WINEMAKER: Carlos Alves. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 98 Points, Robert Parker 97 Points, Best In Show, Decanter World Wine Awards 95 Points, Gold Medal, International Wine Challenge 95 Points, Trophy Winner and Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 94 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 19.5 Points, Best Wines of 2022, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 19 Points, Jancis Robinson WINE VARIETIES: Traditional Douro grapes varieties. VINIFICATION 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. TASTING NOTES Mahogany colour with greenish hues, a sign that this is a very old wine. Intense on the nose, with remarkable complexity and breadth, with layered aromas of wood from its ageing in barrel and notes of dried figs, snuff, white prunes and walnuts. The palate reveals the fullness of a great old port wine, with never-ending flavours that reveal how long it has aged in wood, such as spice and dried fruit, wrapped in fresher notes that culminate in a unique and endless finish. SERVING Irresistible on its own or with desserts such as crème brûlée or apple tart with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. A fabulous choice to pair with dried fruit or any medium-strength hard cheese. Best served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. HISTORY In 1636, a journey took place between Hamburg and Portugal that would prove to be the root of a long story: Nicolau Köpke arrived in his new country as Consul General of the Hanseatic Cities. Two years later, in 1638, he signed the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe. The purchase of a farm in Douro, in 1781, marks the transition from a purchasing company to a large wine producer. Port Wines are gaining importance in the company, quickly becoming the main business. Nicolau Kopke & Co. becomes an example of innovation, integrating wine production and trade in the same company. In 1841, the firm assumed the name of C. N. Kopke, a name which remains as such to this day. In the coming centuries, Kopke will strive to honor its legacy, which has been built with passion across generations. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).