Cockburn's

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.

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."

Manufacturer Marketing

Wine of Portugal, The original special reserve, Matured in our cellars, A port wine of special persuasion unreservedly excellent for any occasion

Features

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. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube For more information, visit us at www.cockburns.com

Further Description

Brand

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.

Preparation and Usage

Allergy Information

ABV (%)

Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca

Grape Variety

Rich and concentrated red fruit aromas with bright red cherry and hints of plum and strawberry. Sweet and well-rounded, luscious red berry flavours lead to a distinctive peppery and slightly dry finish

Tasting Notes

Famous fruity and full-bodied quality, combined with a fine dry finish.

Serving Suggestions

Producer

Agent

Winemaker

Cockburn's, founded in 1815 by two Scottish brothers Robert and John Cockburn, is one of the greatest and most beloved names in Port. With a long history of questioning the 'rules', Cockburn's was a pioneer in producing Port from the remote Douro Superior and was instrumental in recovering the iconic Port grape variety Touriga Nacional from almost certain extinction. The Cockburn’s style reflects the special hot and dry climatic conditions of this Douro Sub-region giving a unique style and quality to all Cockburn's Ports.

History

Originally introduced in 1969, Cockburn’s Special Reserve bridged the gap between vintage ports and their younger counterparts, creating an approachable yet complex new port category.

Regional Information

Current Vintage

Produced from wines selected for their richness and concentration from the finest vineyards in the Upper Douro, Special Reserve is matured in oak vats for up to four years before being bottled. This longer wood-ageing gives its full-bodied palate a distinctive dry finish, making it the benchmark for all Reserve Ports.

Vinification Details

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Country of Origin

Bottled by: Symington Family Estates, Vinhos S.A., V.N. Gaia, Portugal.

Manufacturer

John E.Fells & Sons Ltd., Hertfordshire, WD4 8LH, UK.

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Recycling Information

Storage: Best enjoyed within eight weeks of opening Importer: John E.Fells & Sons Ltd., Hertfordshire, WD4 8LH, UK.