Discover the art of Port winemaking with Carla Tiago from Kopke, the oldest Port house. White vs. Tawny, Colheitas, Aging Secrets, and Food Pairings.

Join me, Jeroen Vonk, for an in-depth conversation with Carla Tiago, winemaker at Kopke (est. 1638), the oldest Port house in Portugal. Carla shares her expertise on:🍷 The difference between Colheita and aged Tawnies🍷 White Port wines and their aging potential🍷 Kopke's historic wine collection (including wines from 1934!)🍷 The perfect serving temperatures and glassware🍷 Food pairings: from oysters to roasted meats🍷 Port & tonic cocktails🍷 The future of Port wine for new generations

Featured Wines:

• Kopke White Colheita 2014
• Kopke 10 Year Old White Port
• Kopke 20 Year Old Tawny Port
• Kopke Colheita 2004 Tawny Port

Guest:Carla Tiago - Winemaker at Kopke & Sogevinus Fine WinesSince 2005 | Responsible for Port wines since 2022

Links:🌐 VinoVonk.com - Full article & tasting notes🍷 Kopke Port - https://kopke1638.com/📧 Contact: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @vinovonk

Mentioned in this episode:

• Vila Nova de Gaia - Port wine aging cellars
• Douro Valley - Port wine region
• Le Club de Vin podcast (Nadine & Jan-Jaap)

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Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:47 - Carla's journey at Kopke & Sogevinus Fine Wines04:15 - What makes Kopke unique05:55 - White Colheita 2014 vs 10 Year Old White Port13:40 - The wax seal tradition19:36 - Kopke's historic wine cellar (50-80 year old ports!)21:41 - Tasting setup & serving tips28:03 - Tasting: White Colheita 201433:00 - Aging and storing Port wines36:49 - Tasting: 20 Year Old Tawny45:24 - Tasting: Colheita 2004 Tawny48:39 - Serving temperatures guide50:34 - Port & Tonic recipe52:04 - The future of Port wine