Indulge in the rich legacy of Cockburn's Special Reserve Port, a classic Portuguese wine renowned for its exceptional quality and full-bodied flavour. Perfect for special occasions or a moment of quiet enjoyment, this port offers a sophisticated taste experience.
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Have you got a moment? Uncork this reserve and you'll discover a liquid garnered from the grandest of grapes. You'll taste craft, care and a rich history of families dedicated to making the finest port wines cultivated in the Douro Valley. You'll taste how seasoned oak casks age it to full-bodied perfection.So if you've got a moment - let's make it special.
Product information
Have you got a moment? Uncork this reserve and you'll discover a liquid garnered from the grandest of grapes. You'll taste craft, care and a rich history of families dedicated to making the finest port wines cultivated in the Douro Valley. You'll taste how seasoned oak casks age it to full-bodied perfection.
So if you've got a moment - let's make it special.Wine of Portugal, The original special reserve, Matured in our cellars, A port wine of special persuasion unreservedly excellent for any occasion
Country of Origin
Portugal
Preparation and Usage
We recommend serving at room temperature or slightly cool in warmer weather. There's no need to decant Special Reserve, it pours from the bottle the way we intended you to enjoy it.
Serving Suggestions
Famous fruity and full-bodied quality, combined with a fine dry finish.
Package Type
Bottle
Recycling Information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name:
Red Portuguese Wine
Brand
Cockburn's
Come and say hi at the Cockburn's Port lodge in Porto for a free tour and tasting*
(*) Must be 18 or over. Reservation required. Valid for one \Classic Tasting\ until 01/09/20 upon presentation of this cone.
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Manufacturer
Bottled by:
Symington Family Estates,
Vinhos S.A.,
V.N. Gaia,
Portugal.Robert Cockburn, in outlining his philosophy so long ago would completely capture what is still our essence and objective two centuries later. \The quality of the wine - that is the first thing to be looked to.\
Return To Address
Symington Family Estates,
Vinhos S.A.,
V.N. Gaia,
Portugal.
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphites
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
ABV (%)
20
Units
15
Grape Variety
Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Co, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca
Tasting Notes
Garnet red colour. A youthful nose packed with rich and concentrated aromas of red fruits, On the palate sweet, well rounded, medium length and with luscious red berry flavours leading to a distinctive dry finish, balanced with fine wood-aged flavours.
History
Port wine is produced in the Douro valley which was defined and established as a protected region in 1756, making it the oldest defined, regulated and protected wine region in the world. Port became popular in England during the 1700's after the Methuen Treaty was signed in 1703. Merchants were allowed to import Port wine at low duty rate while war with France deprived them of French wines.
Regional Information
The Port region has three areas. Baixo Corgo is the western most area and the wettest in terms of rainfall. Grapes from here are used for inexpensive Ruby and Tawny Ports. Further upstream is Cima Corgo centred on the town of Pinhao. This region is hotter and drier. Grapes grown here are used for Vintage and LBV Ports. Even further upstream is the Douro Superior the hottest of all three regions. Not widely cultivated due to the accessibility of the area. Port is produced here in small quantities.
Current Vintage
NV
Vinification Details
Grapes for our ports are picked by hand and transported to the winery in small crates. The grapes are then placed into large shallow tanks where the grapes were traditionally trodden by foot but more recently machines with rubber `feet' are being used.
Fermentation lasts for about 48 hours. When the alcohol and sugar are at the desired levels, the fermentation is arrested by the addition a pure grape spirit. The Port wines are then aged in large oak casks until ready to bottle.
Producer
Symington Family Estates
Agent
J.E. Fells
Winemaker
Charles Symington
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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