Kopke Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port

Kopke LBV is a rich, powerful Late Bottled Vintage Port made from a single high-quality harvest and matured in oak for several years before bottling. The result is a wine with the structure and concentration of Vintage Port but with the softness and accessibility delivered by extra cask ageing.

Expect dark berry fruit, plum, fig, cocoa and spice, supported by firm but polished tannins and the natural richness of premium Douro grapes. Kopke’s LBV style is generous, full-bodied and slightly drier than many sweeter, fruitier LBVs — ideal for those who enjoy depth and balance.

Since it is unfiltered, this LBV can be enjoyed now or cellared for additional bottle complexity.

Kopke is the oldest Port house, founded in 1638 by Nicolau Kopkë. With nearly four centuries of tradition, Kopke has built a reputation for precision, craftsmanship and cask ageing mastery — especially known for Colheita and aged tawnies.

Their LBV continues this heritage, using high-quality Douro grapes, slow maturation in the cool coastal cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, and minimal filtration to preserve depth and ageing potential. Kopke’s long history and traditional techniques deliver a Port of authenticity and power.

Style: Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port

Region: Douro Valley, Portugal

Producer: Kopke (C.N. Kopke)

Grape Varieties: Traditional Douro reds including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão

Vinification: Traditional foot-treading or mechanical lagares; fermented before fortification with grape spirit

Maturation: 4–6 years in large oak vats before bottling

Filtration: Most Kopke LBVs are unfiltered, allowing bottle ageing

Appearance: Deep, opaque ruby-black

ABV: ~20%