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Posted: 12:17 Thu 05 Dec 2013
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1940 Colheita Port Special Edition
The oldest Port Wine House celebrates its 375th anniversary with the launch of a very limited, exclusive edition of 1940 Kopke Colheita Port.
Bearing the title of oldest Port Wine House, Kopke celebrates this year its 375th anniversary. The culmination of almost four centuries of excellence, craftmanship, of traditions passed down from generation to generation that have inspired knowledge and innovation.
Famous for its exceptional quality in the Colheita (Single harvest) category, Kopke decided to celebrate the date with the release of a limited edition of 375 bottles of 1940 Kopke Colheita Port. The choice of the year is symbolic as it was the year in which the Trade Associations of Oporto and Lisbon paid tribute to Kopke by formally recognizing it as the oldest Port Wine Company.
It is a wine that celebrates history but also tells its own. In the year the world witnessed one of the greatest events that would go down in history ”“ World War II ”“ this 1940 Kopke Colheita Port is born and remained for 73 years in barrel no. 10053, a small 580 liters oak barrel, ageing and improving its essence under the careful attention of the team of coopers and master tasters of the house.
The 1940 Kopke Colheita Port is one of the great wines of the coveted Kopke Colheita collection and is now in the splendor of life. After more than seven decades in wood, it surprises for its balanced evolution, its pure elegance, smoothness in the mouth while it stands out for its freshness and incredible energy. Perfect to drink alone or with a cigar or to brighten a pleasant meal.
The ultra-limited, numbered ‟Kopke 375” edition, will be bottled especially for this occasion, ensuring its vibrant character, its freshness and remarkable complexity. Given the unique, exclusive character of this edition a premium box was developed and carefully thought paying special attention to detail. The case made of rosewood noble wood is lined in black leather with golden stampings. It includes the certificate of "Oldest Port Wine House".
Established in1638, Kopke honours the title of oldest Port Wine House. Owned by the Sogevinus
Group, it is famous for its undisputed reputation as leader in the Colheita Port Wine category, being one of the most awarded Port Wine producers.
KOPKE 375
1949 Colheita Port Special Edition
Retail Price (75 cl): €680/UNIT
Summary of the Wine Year of 1940
Year of high precipitation during the winter months, which remained until the month of June, causing heavy attacks of mildew, with heavy losses for the production. July, August and September were dry, very hot months, causing several fires in the plantations. This harvest is thus a rarity that has survived not only the adverse weather conditions, but also the period of instability experienced during the Second World War.
About Kopke
With 375 years of history, Kopke proudly bears the title of oldest Port Wine Company, which is a longevity full of wisdom, experience and prestige.
The brand Kopke appears with the German family with the same name, first by the hand of Christiano Kopke and then, generation after generation, building the excellent reputation that continues until today. However, in 1895, the over 250 years of consecutive binding of the Kopke Family to the Company that bore the same name came to an end. It was then owned by the Bohane family, the company began then to be managed in London, and later, in 1953, it was sold to the Barros Family, already connected to the Port Wine export business.
It is finally in June 2006 that the Sogevinus Group purchases CN Kopke & Cª Lda through Barros & Almeida. With 375 years of existence it preserves its values and tradition, following the trends and capitalizing on the opportunities and challenges of the market. It is a brand specialized in Colheita Ports, the best and most genuine category of Port Wines.
Symbol of prestige and distinction, Kopke is now present in over 50 countries, having cornered the market not only with Port Wines, but also with Douro DOC wines.
About Sogevinus Fine Wines
On the market since 1998, and present in more than 60 countries, the Portuguese holding Sogevinus Fine Wines sees itself as one of the most outstanding and complete players of the sector, with a diversified portfolio that gathers a unique mix of products. Leader in the category of ‟Colheita” Port Wines and no. 1 in Portugal (in terms of Port Wine sales), Sogevinus stands out for the continuous investment in quality, excellence and the value of its brands, essential to achieve important goals such as expanding the number of Port Wine consumers and attract new markets both in Portugal and abroad.
For further information, please contact:
YoungNetwork Porto
Sara Guerreiro - saraguerreiro@youngnetworkgroup.com |Mobile: +351 91 058 98 37
Daniela Cerqueira ”“ danielacerqueira@youngnetworkgroup.com | Tel: +351 22 618 04 51
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