| A rich, smooth, deep red port. Specially selected, it is softened & smoothed by years spent in oak. |
Country: PORTUGAL | | Producer: Cockburn Smithies | | Stopper: Natural Cork | | Winemaker: Cockburn Smithies | | Alcohol Content: 20% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Storage Instructions: | This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 4 years | | History: | Cockburn's founded in 1815 and has valued family links and long standing friendships throughout its history. Cockburn's maintains close relationships with farmers who provide grapes. There are no written contracts; a handshake seals the agreement, Cockburn's has become one of the largest port companies in the forefront of technical expertise. | | Winemaking Details: | Made from the best quality red grapes in the Upper Douro and matured in oak casks for 4-5 years. | | Regional Information: | Vines grow in the top soil of rock called 'Schist'. All Cockburn's vineyards are situated in the Upper Douro (acknowledged as producing superior wines.) Climate is extreme. Winter brings severe frosts with long hot summers, temperature over 40°C. Micro climates exist which causes rainfall to vary greatly within the area. |
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