Welcome to the Kopke Group Wine Blog!

A space dedicated to everyone who believes life is too short to drink bad wine. If that’s you, join us as you explore the content we’ve prepared for you—preferably with a glass in hand. Here, in honour of Kopke Group’s five centuries of wine, we’ll share our experience and knowledge about this unique universe. Through a variety of articles, all endorsed by our team of oenologists, we aim to help you deepen key concepts, clarify doubts, and even debunk a few common myths. And of course, we’ll bring you our recommendations as well. All of this in an accessible, straightforward way so that, like us, you can fully live your passion for wine. Join this community and send us topic ideas you’d like to see covered at help@kopkegroupwineshop.com. We’ll be delighted to answer your questions!

A IMPORTÂNCIA DE SABER LER UM RÓTULO DE VINHO
THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING HOW TO READ A WINE LABEL

Discover the valuable information that a label reveals about a wine and how it helps to improve your tasting experience.

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RUFETE: A CASTA TINTA QUE ESTÁ A DESPERTAR ATENÇÕES
RUFETE: THE RED GRAPE VARIETY THAT IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION

From blends to monovarietals, discover this promising grape variety that is taking centre stage among wine producers and connoisseurs.

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DECANTAR UM VINHO: UM PROCESSO MAIS SIMPLES DO QUE PENSA
DECANTING A WINE: A SIMPLER PROCESS THAN YOU THINK

Learn about the benefits of decanting wine and how and when to do it.

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COCKTAILS DE VERÃO: O LADO DIVERTIDO E VIBRANTE DO VINHO DO PORTO
SUMMER COCKTAILS: THE FUN AND VIBRANT SIDE OF PORT WINE

Let yourself be surprised by its versatility and discover why Port wine is increasingly sought after by cocktail lovers.

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O IMPACTO QUE A TEMPERATURA TEM NO VINHO
THE IMPACT THAT TEMPERATURE HAS ON WINE

Learn how a few degrees more or less can change the tasting experience and influence many aspects of the wines you consume or store.

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different glasses to drink wine
THE IDEAL GLASS TO SERVE EACH WINE: FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE

Discover the most suitable glass to fully appreciate the experience of sensations that each type of wine has to offer.

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touriga nacional wines
TOURIGA NACIONAL: MEET THE MOST EMBLEMATIC PORTUGUESE GRAPE VARIETY

Learn more about the characteristics of one of the most appreciated grape varieties in Portugal and one of the great ambassadors of Portuguese wines abroad.

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folgazao e rabigato douro white wine
DOURO WHITE WINES: WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE?

With their own identity, Douro whites have the ability to surprise those who taste them. Discover what distinguishes them from wines from other regions.

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Cálem Vintage Port 1985 and Kopke LBV 2018
WHAT IS AN LBV AND WHAT DISTINGUISHES IT FROM A VINTAGE PORT?

Although they belong to the same family, both have vintage in their name and are wines from a single harvest year, there are aspects that differentiate these two Port wines. Find out what they are.

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VINHO DO PORTO: UM VINHO COM SÉCULOS DE HISTÓRIA
PORT WINE: A WINE WITH CENTURIES OF HISTORY

Learn about the origin of Port wine, the most famous Portuguese wine, drunk and enjoyed worldwide.

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VINHO DO PORTO: VINTAGE OU COLHEITA? APRENDA A DISTINGUIR ESTAS DUAS CATEGORIAS TÃO ESPECIAIS
PORT WINE: VINTAGE OR COLHEITA? LEARN TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THESE TWO VERY SPECIAL CATEGORIES

Made from exceptional grape harvests, Colheita Port and Vintage Port are among the most special proposals to be found among the different categories comprising the large family of this extremely iconic...

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OS DIFERENTES TIPOS DE VINHO DO PORTO: ESCOLHA O SEU PREFERIDO
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PORT WINE: CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE

Learn about the various Port wine families and when to opt for each one.

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