Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port

Picked at peak ripeness, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, then gently macerated to draw out colour, tannins and aroma. Fermentation takes place in traditional vats, the lagares, at a controlled 28–30°C with regular mixing. When the must reaches the right level of sweetness (baumé), grape spirit is added to stop fermentation and create the fortified wine.

This tawny is a blend of wines from different harvests to achieve the classic balance of flavour and texture. Each component has spent time in oak casks for varying periods, with the average age of the blend shown on the label. The result is a wine shaped by slow maturation in wood. Time well spent in barrel.