Kopke, 1955 Colheita Port
Colheita Port
In presentation box
95 Points- For The Love of Port
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
£595.00
Description
A rare and beautifully aged 1955 vintage Colheita Port from Kopke – ideal for collectors, Port lovers, or milestone celebrations. Elegantly presented and available with gift packaging — a fitting gift for 70th birthdays, anniversaries, or historic wine collections.
Tasting Notes:
Aged for over 60 years in seasoned oak casks, this exceptional tawny-style Colheita is rich, elegant, and deeply expressive. The bouquet opens with dried fig, toasted walnut, aged leather, and citrus peel, evolving into notes of butterscotch, cinnamon, and antique wood. The palate is smooth and layered, with flavours of spiced caramel, stewed plum, orange marmalade, and hints of espresso, lifted by a beautifully fresh acidity. The finish is long, nutty, and gently warming.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC. Perfect with aged cheeses, roasted nuts, crème caramel, or a slice of fruitcake.Equally sublime enjoyed on its own as a reflective after-dinner sipper. Once opened colheita Port should be stored in a fridge and should be consumed within 3 months.
Kopke is one of the oldest port wine houses in Portugal and is renowned for its high-quality fortified wines. Established in 1638 by Cristiano Köpke, a German diplomat, Kopke has a long history of producing exceptional port wines. Kopke is particularly known for its Colheita Ports, which are single vintage tawny ports aged in oak barrels for a minimum of seven years before bottling. These ports offer a unique expression of a single vintage and are highly prized by port wine enthusiasts. The house also produces a range of other port styles, including vintage ports, white ports, and aged tawnies. Kopke's ports are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity, making them a favorite among collectors and connoisseurs.
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How to store your colheita Port:
This bottle should be kept upright and protected from direct sunlight and heat. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine.
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Condition
Excellent levels and labels. Bottled 2024
Reviews
For The Love of Port: Awarded 95 points. Described as a decadent Colheita showcasing layers of dried figs, hazelnuts, caramel, candied pralines, citrus, and toffee. Praised for its vibrant acidity, excellent mouthfeel, and lingering, intricate finish.
CellarTracker: Users have rated this vintage at 94 points, highlighting its rich and warming character.