Kopke 10 year old White port wine

Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is a refined and complex white port wine from the historic Kopke port wine house, which is the oldest in Portugal, founded in 1638. This wine shows what white port can achieve when matured in small oak barrels for ten years.

Unlike most young white ports, which are often sweet and fruity, this 10-year-old variety offers depth, nutty nuances and a refined sweetness reminiscent of tawny port, but made from white grapes.

Style:

White port wine aged for 10 years in wooden barrels
Type: Aged White Port
Sweetness: Sweet but balanced

Alcohol: Approximately 20%

Grapes:

Typically a blend of white grapes such as Viosinho , Malvasia Fina , Gouveio and Rabigato , depending on the vintage and the style of the house.

Appearance:

Golden amber color with copper tones, indicating long barrel aging.

Fragrance:

Aromatic and complex with notes of dried apricot, orange peel, nuts, honey, vanilla, caramel and a touch of spices and oak.

Taste:

Soft, creamy and nuanced with balanced sweetness and freshness. Tasting notes of candied fruit, citrus, walnuts, toffee and a hint of salted caramel. Long and elegant aftertaste.

Serving suggestions:

– As an aperitif (served slightly chilled – approx. 10–12 °C)
– For foie gras , blue cheese, salted almonds or poultry with fruit
– Perfect for dessert with nuts, caramel, crème brûlée or fruit tarts
– Can also be enjoyed slightly chilled on its own as a meditation wine

In short:

Kopke 10 Years Old White Port is a sophisticated and age-worthy white port wine with depth, finesse and great complexity. It challenges the perception that white port is simple and sweet, and instead shows how elegant and noble it can be. A port wine for the discerning connoisseur.