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Vintage
2008
Country
PortugalPortugal
Region
Douro
Type
Tawny White Port
Producer
Sogevinus Fine Wines
Winemaker
Carlos Alves
Grapes
Traditional blend of Malvasia FinaRabigatoViosinhoGouveio
Alcohol
19.5% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Port · amber

Sweetness
Body
Alcohol19.5% vol
Acidity

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Wine profile · Port

Sweetness

Level 3 of 5 — Medium-sweet – like a very ripe apple

Below typical (4.9) · Typical: average of 144 Ports at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the sweetness category recorded on the product sheet (dry, off-dry…).

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet This wine
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Shines with spicy dishes, blue cheese and not-too-sweet desserts.

Wine profile · Port

Body

Level 4 of 5 — Full and broad – like single cream

In line with typical (4.3) · Typical: average of 147 Ports at Vinogrande

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the rules of the style (WSET; IVDP for Port and Madeira).

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad This wine
  5. 5Full: dense and rich

In practice, for this wine

Wants dishes with structure: red meat, roasts, mushrooms, aged cheese.

Wine profile · Port

Alcohol 19.5% vol

Level 4 of 5 — Warm and enveloping – best in small sips

Below typical (4.7) · Typical: average of 147 Ports at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 19.5% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 2Light fortified: under 16.5% vol
  2. 3Medium fortified: 16.5–18.4% vol
  3. 4High fortified: 18.5–19.9% vol This wine
  4. 5Very high fortified: 20% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

To sip slowly with chocolate, aged cheese or a cigar.

Wine profile · Port

Acidity

Level 5 of 5 — Crisp and racy – like freshly squeezed lemon

Above typical (3.2) · Typical: average of 147 Ports at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy This wine

In practice, for this wine

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi and fried food; it stands up to sharp, salty dishes. Serve cold, great as an aperitif.

Critics & awards

  • Platinum Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
  • Gold Medal at International Wine Challenge 2018
  • Gold Medal by unanimous jury decision at the Wine-Searcher Critic Selection

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
GlassPort / dessert glass

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Description

Kopke Colheita White 2008 is a high-quality fortified White Port from a single harvest, made by the oldest Port house, Kopke. It aged in oak casks for an extended period (beyond the legal minimum of 7 years), giving a complex, refined profile.

Kopke Colheita White 2008

ColourLight amber, golden and luminous, with delicate orange nuances, Kopke Colheita White 2008 has an elegant, captivating appearance.

AromaOn the nose it's delicate and expressive, with aromas of honey and candied orange peel, alongside notes of dried apricot, vanilla and a subtle touch of burnt sugar.

PalateOn the palate it has a silky, enveloping texture, with flavours of ripe pear, hazelnut and nutmeg wrapped in a pleasant caramel note. Its sweetness is harmoniously balanced by refreshing, vibrant acidity, giving liveliness and elegance.

It finishes long and persistent, leaving a complex, balanced and very elegant expression that extends the fruity, spicy and caramelised notes on the palate.

Overall impression: A Colheita White of great balance and personality, where richness and sweetness find in the acidity the tension needed for a fresh, elegant and persistent whole.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.