There are special places in the world. Kopke found one of them. Quinta de São Luiz is located on the left bank of the river Douro, near Pinhão, in the parish of Tabuaço. It is an imposing estate, considered one of the most emblematic of the Douro region. The Quinta has gone through two major changes: on the one hand, the construction of the Bagaúste dam, with the consequent rise of the water level and the loss of vineyard land; on the other, the enlargement of the total area with the acquisition of several other properties in the area. The estate is made up of 125 hectares, 90 of which are planted with vines. The main grape varieties grown here are Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão. There are also small plots of Tinta Barroca and Souzão. The vines are classified as A, the highest grade in the Demarcated Region of the Douro.
Kopke Fine Ruby Port Gift Carton
€20.50
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Deep ruby colour, with a garnet rim |
| Nose | A classic bouquet, on which the liveliness of young fruit produces a delicate balance |
| Palate | Firm and powerful in the mouth, showing flavours of fresh fruit delivering a long and harmonious finish |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão |
| Alcohol % | 19.5% |
| Style | Full-bodied Ruby Port |
| Estate/Producer | Kopke |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Vintage | NV |
| 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 stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Grape brandy is added to create the final fortified wine. Obtained by the blending of wines of different harvests, with different levels of maturation in stainless steel and wood for a minimum of 3 years |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now with some ageing potential |
