Kopke Quinta S. Luiz Vintage 2018
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VineThe rows of vines are traditionally planted across the slope in horizontal terraces. More recently vines have been planted up the slope (called “vinha ao alto”, meaning vertically planted).
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SoilSchist-sandstone (greywacke), interspersed with granite in some places.
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Height110-135 meters.
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Grape Varieties50% Touriga Nacional and 50% grapes from old vines
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Wine MakerCarlos Alves

Technical Details
- Alcohol 20%
- pH 3,5
- Total Acidity 5.60g/dm3
- Reducing Sugars 109 g/dm3
Crafting wine experiences
Since 1638
TASTE HISTORY WITH THE OLDEST PORT WINE HOUSE
This 2018 Vintage produced from the vines of Quinta de São Luiz is the reflection of both Kopke’s style of Port and the exceptional terroir of the Quinta. It is the result of a winemaking year marked by contrasts: an extremely dry and cold winter and the hottest months of August and September of the last decade. Despite the high temperatures of the summer, the leaves protected the berries from sunburn and the vines were able to extract the much needed water and nutrients from the soil. By the time the harvest started the grapes were in great health and perfectly ripe.
The wine should be stored in a fresh, dry and dark place, without temperature variations, and the bottle must remain in a
horizontal position. This wine can be kept in bottle fur an indefinite period, without any damage to the quality of its
proprieties and character. Once opened, it should be decanted and consumed within 1 to 2 days. The periods here suggested are merely for guidance, not implying the deterioration of the wine but only a slow evolution that can lead to the loss of its original censorial characteristics. Serve at a temperature between 16 and 18 °C.