The rows of vines are traditionally planted across the slope in horizontal terraces. More recently vines have been planted up the slope (called “vinha ao alto”, meaning vertically planted).
More recently vines have been planted up the slope (called “Vinha ao alto”, meaning vertically planted).

SOIL

Schist-sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite in some places.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Traditional Douro grape varieties.

Technical Details

Alcohol 19.50%
pH 3,64
Total Acidity 3,75 g/dm3
Reducing Sugars 105,00 g/dm3

VINIFICATION

Hand-picked at the optimum time, the grapes are then destemmed, crushed and converted into wine through a process of careful maceration, enhanced by constant churning during fermentation. This takes place in stainless steel vats 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. Made by blending wines of different harvests, with different levels of maturation in stainless steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years, the result is a rich and aromatic wine, with the perfect level of sweetness.

TASTING NOTES

A vivid orangey-brown colour. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe and honeyed fruit combined with fragrant notes of vanilla. A smooth and round palate, full of rich and enveloping flavours.

Kopke

Kopke FINE TAWNY Porto 19,5% Vol. 0,75l

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