Cups of Colheita port 1985

Kopke Colheita Port 1985 is an excellent vintage port wine, matured in barrels from Portugal's oldest port house, Kopke . This house is internationally renowned for their sophisticated and complex colheita wines . The 1985 vintage has spent almost four decades in small oak barrels, giving the wine remarkable depth, elegance and maturity.

Colheita means "harvest" in Portuguese. Unlike vintage port, which ages in the bottle, colheita is aged in cask, developing oxidative and nutty aromas over time. This makes the wine a unique snapshot of 1985, a year also known as a strong vintage in the Douro.

Type:

Colheita Port (vintage tawny)
Year: 1985
Ageing: Approximately 35–38 years in small oak barrels (depending on bottling year)
Alcohol: Approximately 20%

Appearance:

Deep amber to dark mahogany color with reddish-golden reflections, clearly showing the long aging.

Fragrance:

An incredibly complex and refined aroma with notes of walnuts, dried orange peel, figs, dates, toffee, dark caramel, cinnamon, licorice and old wooden barrels. A touch of rancio and noble oxidation adds depth and character.

Taste:

Velvety and intense with layers of dried fruit, nuts, balsamic, spices and a lively acidity that keeps the wine fresh. The aftertaste is almost endless – elegant, complex and harmonious with a slightly bitter touch of walnut shell and orange peel.

Serving suggestions:

– Serve slightly chilled at 14–16 °C
– Perfect with blue cheese , walnut tart , crème brûlée , salted almonds , dark chocolate or as a meditation wine
– Ready to drink now – does not require further storage
– Keeps well for up to 1–2 months after opening if stored cool

In short:

Kopke Colheita 1985 is a port with soul and history – complex, deep and beautifully rounded after decades of maturation. A wine for special moments and a perfect gift for those who have a special connection to the 1985 vintage. This is port in its most noble and mature form.