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Kopke Colheita Port 1996 Gift Boxed

Kopke Colheita Port 1996 Gift Boxed 75cl

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Kopke Colheita Port 1996 Overview

Kopke Colheita Port 1996 is a beautifully matured single-harvest Tawny Port from the world's oldest Port house. Aged for decades in oak casks before bottling, it showcases the depth, elegance and complexity that long cask ageing can bring.

An exceptional choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, collectors or anyone born in 1996. Pair with creme brulee, tarte tatin, caramel desserts, dried fruits or medium-aged cheeses.

Tasting Notes

Kopke Colheita Port 1996

An exceptional aged Port crafted from a single 1996 harvest and matured for many years in seasoned oak casks. This prolonged ageing process transforms youthful fruit into a refined expression of complexity, texture and elegance. Presented in a gift box, it offers an opportunity to experience the distinctive character of a fully matured Colheita from one of Portugal's most historic Port producers.

Tasting Profile:

  • Appearance: Luminous golden amber with subtle reddish highlights.
  • Nose: Complex and inviting with honey, toasted almond and candied citrus aromas.
  • Palate: Silky and unctuous with layers of dried fruit, oak-aged richness and balanced sweetness.
  • Finish: Long, sophisticated and harmonious with lingering honeyed spice and citrus peel.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Ideal for after-dinner enjoyment, milestone celebrations, special anniversaries or exploring mature aged Ports.

Food Pairing

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this port wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

A superb match for caramel‑based desserts, tarte tatin or creme brulee, echoing its honeyed depth. Pairs beautifully with medium‑strength cheeses, where its almond and citrus notes shine.

  • Desserts
  • Cheese
Why We Love It

Why We Love This Port Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

“The almond‑honey combination is gorgeous. Lifted, elegant and unmistakably Kopke.”

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

Key Info

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Kopke

Port Type: Colheita Port

Port Style: Medium-Bodied

Port Sweetness: Sweet

Vintage: 1996

Size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Dietary:

Vegan

Vegetarian

Kopke Colheita Port 1996 supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Producer

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Kopke

Founded in 1638, Kopke is the oldest Port house in Portugal, with nearly four centuries of winemaking heritage. Celebrated for its dedication to quality and tradition, Kopke has specialised in producing classic, long-aged Ports from the Douro Valley. The house has maintained its reputation through careful craftsmanship and a commitment to preserving the legacy of Portuguese Port wine.

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Sending A Gift?
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  • Selected bottles also feature our Engrave badge, meaning the bottles can be professionally engraved.
  • At checkout, you can choose from a range of luxury gift boxes, bottle bags, and premium wrapping options to add a finishing touch.

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FAQs For Kopke Colheita Port 1996

How is this port made?

The grapes are hand‑picked at optimum maturity, destemmed and crushed before undergoing traditional maceration in lagares. Constant churning during fermentation ensures maximum extraction of colour, tannin and aroma. Once the ideal sweetness (baumé) is reached, grape brandy is added to halt fermentation and create the final fortified wine.

This single‑harvest Port is then aged in seasoned oak barrels for a minimum of seven years, though Kopke’s Colheitas typically mature far longer. Slow oxidative ageing develops its golden hue, nutty aromatics and silky texture. Bottled according to demand, each release reflects both the vintage and the quiet patience of cask maturation.

Does it need decanting?

No. Colheita Port is generally filtered and ready to serve directly from the bottle.

Does it continue ageing in the bottle?

The majority of maturation occurs in oak casks before bottling. While the wine can evolve slowly in bottle, it is released ready to drink.

Has this Port received any awards?

Yes. Kopke Colheita Port 1996 received 92 points from Roy Hersh (For The Love Of Port), recognising its quality and maturity.

Kopke Colheita Port 1996 Gift Boxed 75cl

Kopke Colheita Port 1996 Gift Boxed 75cl

£99.95

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