{"title":"Tawny\/Ruby\/Rosé Port Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"porto-maynards-pink-organic-50-cl","title":"Maynard's Pink Organic Port 50 cl","description":"","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188141384017,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Maynards-Rose-500-ml-Biologico.jpg?v=1772533971"},{"product_id":"kopke-fine-tawny-75cl","title":"Porto Kopke Fine Tawny 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15298 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kopke_logo-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eKopke's trajectory is intertwined with the history of its place. The Douro was destined to be the chosen amphitheater for this union between the will of man and nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1636, a journey between Hamburg and Portugal took place that would prove to be the root of a long history: Nicolau Köpke arrived in his new country as Consul General of the Hanseatic Cities.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two years later, in 1638, he signed the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of a farm in the Douro Valley in 1781 marks the transition from a buying company to a major wine producer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Port wines gradually gained importance within the firm, quickly becoming its main business. Nicholas Kopke \u0026amp; Co. became an example of innovation, integrating wine production and trade within a single company.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1828, Cristiano Nicolau Kopkë, great-great-grandson of the company's founder, Nicolau Kopkë, and grandson of Cristiano Kopke, sided with the Liberal Party during the civil war, thus linking the company and the family to the cause.\u003cbr\u003e \nThis dedication to the concept of social progress will be shared by all successive generations of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\n In 1836, Cristiano Nicolau Kopke was granted the title of Baron of Vilar. Ten years later, his nephew Joaquim Augusto Kopke received the title of Baron of Massarelos.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two centuries after the family's arrival in Portugal, their commitment to the country's development has been rewarded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The firm takes the name CN Kopke.\u003cbr\u003e\n Kopke, established in 1841, remains as such to this day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of the S. Luiz Farm in 1922, almost three centuries after its creation, is like Kopke's arrival home.\u003cbr\u003e\n This property, which has always been the choice of great connoisseurs of the Douro and Port wine, has been coveted for a long time. It becomes the focus, the model, and the jewel of all Kopke wine production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1940, the Commercial and Industrial Association of Portugal signed a certificate recognizing the antiquity of CN Kopke, dating back to 1638.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188185686353,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Kopke-Fine-Tawny.jpg?v=1772534443"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-tawny-75cl","title":"Porto Noval Tawny 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e\n The vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n These characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188213342545,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Porto-Noval-Tawny.jpg?v=1772534743"},{"product_id":"porto-pacheca-pink-75cl","title":"Porto Pacheca Pink 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15359 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pacheca-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"134\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta da Pacheca, one of the best-known estates in the Douro region, was also one of the first properties to bottle wine under its own brand. It is first mentioned in a document from April 1738, where it is referred to as \"Pacheca,\" as it was owned by Dona Mariana Pacheco Pereira. But it was only in 1903, when Dom José Freire de Serpa Pimentel decided to develop his interest in oenology, that he bought the estate and began to dedicate himself seriously to the risky business of winemaking. Today, a century and many successes later, a new generation of the Serpa Pimentel family...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188242211153,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-pacheca-pink.jpg?v=1772535290"},{"product_id":"porto-quinta-do-estanho-tawny-5cl","title":"Porto Quinta do Estanho Tawny 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15248 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/estanho-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"222\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e From the very first grape…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e On the steep, rugged slopes of the Douro, blessed by the sun and through the art of man, the vine produces a nectar worthy of the table of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The archaeological fame of the Douro predates its wine-growing heritage. In fact, peoples who discovered the riches of the subsoil passed through this region. They explored gold and tin, which were not only abundant but could be extracted using rudimentary methods employed in prehistoric times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFrom tin to wine was a short step. And it is on the left bank of the ancient Pinhão River that the \"Quinta do Estanho\" (Tin Estate) is located, known by the name of the mineral that once proliferated there. After the subsoil was exploited, the next step was the cultivation of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188343726417,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-estanho-mini.jpg?v=1772536698"},{"product_id":"porto-portal-fine-tawny-75cl","title":"Porto Portal Fine Tawny 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15400 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/portal-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"186\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Portal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Portuguese, family-run, and independent estate that has passionately embraced the concept of a \"Boutique Winery.\" It is dedicated to the production of Douro wines, Port wines of special categories, as well as Moscatel and olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis project, which materialized in the early 1990s, was based on Quinta dos Muros, a centuries-old property of the Mansilha family, and on the Port wine that had been produced there for four generations. With a vision for the future, the focus was immediately on creating world-class Douro wines, becoming part of the first group of the new generation of Douro producers who, fortunately, believed in the potential of Douro still wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Paulo Coutinho is in charge of winemaking and production, having been involved since 1994. He has had the technical support of Pascal Chatonnet in Douro wines since 1992, and also had the privilege of working with Jeremy Bull on Port wines in the years leading up to the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Quality has always been the motto, as evidenced by the numerous national and international awards given to Quinta do Portal's wines, olive oils, and various services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe vineyards at Quinta do Portal are operating under an Integrated Production process, which requires adherence to certain standards in order to guarantee environmental protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n Members of The Porto Protocol, a movement whose values ​​are SUSTAINABILITY, OPTIMISM and SHARING through Responsibility, Collaboration and Commitment. The Mission is to promote collaborative action by bringing together a network of change-makers and viable climate solutions for the world of wine, and the Vision is to have a world where companies join forces and act together to delay and reverse climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In vineyards, some of the practices used include:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no soil disturbance between the rows;\u003cbr\u003e\n Incorporating pruning wood into the soil;\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026gt; no use of residual herbicides;\u003cbr\u003e\n Low-volume application rates for pesticides;\u003cbr\u003e\n The increasing use of organic concealers;\u003cbr\u003e \n\u0026gt; strategy of applying plant protection products only when the economic threshold for infestation is reached;\u003cbr\u003e\n Vineyard planting is done using the \"Vineyard on the Hill\" system with slopes up to 40%, and from 40 to 60% slopes, planting is done on terraces with a single row of vines. This avoids the use of herbicides on the slopes, and the height of the slopes is also reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With the practices described, it is possible to protect beneficial organisms, particularly those of the coccinellidae family.\u003cbr\u003e\n Also noteworthy is the reappearance of flocks of partridges in the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188451959121,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/portal-fine-tawny.png?v=1772537683"},{"product_id":"porto-pacheca-tawny-20cl","title":"Porto Pacheca Tawny 20cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15359 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pacheca-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"134\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta da Pacheca, one of the best-known estates in the Douro region, was also one of the first properties to bottle wine under its own brand. It is first mentioned in a document from April 1738, where it is referred to as \"Pacheca,\" as it was owned by Dona Mariana Pacheco Pereira. But it was only in 1903, when Dom José Freire de Serpa Pimentel decided to develop his interest in oenology, that he bought the estate and began to dedicate himself seriously to the risky business of winemaking. Today, a century and many successes later, a new generation of the Serpa Pimentel family...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188556587345,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/pacheca-tawny.jpg?v=1772538203"},{"product_id":"porto-pacheca-tawny-75cl-copia","title":"Porto Pacheca Tawny 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15359 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pacheca-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"134\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eQuinta da Pacheca, one of the best-known estates in the Douro region, was also one of the first properties to bottle wine under its own brand. It is first mentioned in a document from April 1738, where it is referred to as \"Pacheca,\" as it was owned by Dona Mariana Pacheco Pereira. But it was only in 1903, when Dom José Freire de Serpa Pimentel decided to develop his interest in oenology, that he bought the estate and began to dedicate himself seriously to the risky business of winemaking. Today, a century and many successes later, a new generation of the Serpa Pimentel family...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188556620113,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/pacheca-tawny_25ecefd9-db0e-47ae-b7ea-4325387beb24.jpg?v=1772538206"},{"product_id":"porto-real-vinicola-orgulho-portugal-tawny-avelhado-75cl","title":"Porto Real Vinícola Orgulho Portugal Tawny Avelhado 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1889, the Royal Wine Company of Northern Portugal, known colloquially as the \"Royal Wine Company,\" generated considerable confusion upon its creation between the two Royal Companies: the new one and the old Royal Company of Port Wines. It was through popular usage and commercial jargon that the Pombaline Royal Company, founded in 1756, began to be known as the \"Old Royal Company\" and to use this designation as a trademark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The century-old Real Vinícola, created under the auspices of the Marquis of Pombal, became over the years a purely patrimonial company, being acquired by the renowned Fladgate Partnership, owner of major Port wine brands such as Taylor's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188562682193,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-orgulho-portugal.png?v=1772538348"},{"product_id":"porto-noval-tawny-miniatura-5cl","title":"Porto Noval Tawny Miniature 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15374 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/noval-logo-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Quinta do Noval benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the Douro Valley.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe 145-hectare vineyard, fully classified as an A-grade property, is planted with the noblest grape varieties of the Douro region: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, and Sousão.\u003cbr\u003e\n The vineyard plots have a rich geographical diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\n altitude: from 100m to 500m\u003cbr\u003e\n Exposure: to all cardinal points\u003cbr\u003e\n Soil: shale with clay fragments, of variable mixture.\u003cbr\u003e\n These characteristics give the wines different nuances depending on their origin. From the fusion of these nuances is born the magic of Quinta do Noval wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"wysiwyg-text-align-justify\"\u003e Currently, vineyards are replanted with a single variety adapted to each individual plot according to three main factors: altitude, exposure, and the type of vineyard planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n The magnificent old schist stone terraces continue to be the defining feature of Quinta do Noval.\u003cbr\u003e\n Quinta do Noval is the only historical exporter of Port wine that bears the name of its estate, and which produces Vintage Port from a single plot, when declared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188617044305,"sku":null,"price":3.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/noval-tawny-miniatura.jpg?v=1772538996"},{"product_id":"kopke-fine-tawny-miniatura-5cl","title":"Kopke Fine Tawny Miniature Port 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15298 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kopke_logo-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eKopke's trajectory is intertwined with the history of its place. The Douro was destined to be the chosen amphitheater for this union between the will of man and nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1636, a journey between Hamburg and Portugal took place that would prove to be the root of a long history: Nicolau Köpke arrived in his new country as Consul General of the Hanseatic Cities.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two years later, in 1638, he signed the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of a farm in the Douro Valley in 1781 marks the transition from a buying company to a major wine producer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Port wines gradually gained importance within the firm, quickly becoming its main business. Nicholas Kopke \u0026amp; Co. became an example of innovation, integrating wine production and trade within a single company.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1828, Cristiano Nicolau Kopkë, great-great-grandson of the company's founder, Nicolau Kopkë, and grandson of Cristiano Kopke, sided with the Liberal Party during the civil war, thus linking the company and the family to the cause.\u003cbr\u003e \nThis dedication to the concept of social progress will be shared by all successive generations of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\n In 1836, Cristiano Nicolau Kopke was granted the title of Baron of Vilar. Ten years later, his nephew Joaquim Augusto Kopke received the title of Baron of Massarelos.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two centuries after the family's arrival in Portugal, their commitment to the country's development has been rewarded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The firm takes the name CN Kopke.\u003cbr\u003e\n Kopke, established in 1841, remains as such to this day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of the S. Luiz Farm in 1922, almost three centuries after its creation, is like Kopke's arrival home.\u003cbr\u003e\n This property, which has always been the choice of great connoisseurs of the Douro and Port wine, has been coveted for a long time. It becomes the focus, the model, and the jewel of all Kopke wine production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1940, the Commercial and Industrial Association of Portugal signed a certificate recognizing the antiquity of CN Kopke, dating back to 1638.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188618223953,"sku":null,"price":2.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/Kopke-Fine-Tawny_40a90b23-8fd8-4cde-9d83-8aa49c4fa660.jpg?v=1772539035"},{"product_id":"porto-croft-fine-tawny-miniatura-5cl","title":"Croft Fine Tawny Port Miniature 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-16519 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/croft-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"162\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Croft brand is one of the most illustrious of all Port wine producers. Founded in 1588, it is the oldest operating company in the area and is particularly known for its Vintage Port wines, its line of oak-aged Reserve Port wines, and also for its Tawny Ports, styles that have endured over time thanks to the skill and experience passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHowever, despite its rich heritage and history spanning over four centuries, Croft has never been limited by tradition. Today, as in the past, it maintains a pioneering spirit, continuing to create innovative styles, such as Croft Pink – the first rosé Port wine. Behind every great wine producer is a great vineyard. The cornerstone of Croft's distinctive style is the famous Quinta da Roêda, described as the jewel of Port wine estates. The wines from this magnificent estate, which contains some of the oldest vineyards in the Douro region, form the heart of Croft's Vintage Port blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As important as its history, traditions and vineyards is the fact that Croft remains a family-owned company, dedicated to producing all styles of the finest Port wines, from full-bodied Reserve Ports to iconic Vintage Ports, highly prized by both connoisseurs and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188618420561,"sku":null,"price":2.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/croft-fine-tawny.jpg?v=1772539038"},{"product_id":"porto-velhotes-miniatura-5cl","title":"Porto Velhotes Miniature 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-15180 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/calem-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCálem's profile positions it as a true ambassador brand for Port wine. Extremely popular, with a relaxed, adventurous, and universally appealing spirit, this brand holds an undisputed leadership position in the Portuguese market. But the open and easily appreciated nature of its wines has helped Cálem conquer several other international markets. With a reputation spanning generations, for many, talking about Cálem is talking about Port wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Cálem was founded in 1859 by António Alves Cálem, who took full advantage of the liberal commercial regime in the Douro region.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188619600209,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/velhotes-miniatura.jpg?v=1772539050"},{"product_id":"porto-niepoort-tawny-75cl","title":"Niepoort Tawny Port 75cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15373 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/niepoort-logo-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAn independent family business for over a century and a half; five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of Niepoort since Franciscus Marius Niepoort founded the company in 1842. Almost always, two generations have worked side-by-side for many years, contributing to a successful transition. At this moment, we look forward with enthusiasm to the future sixth generation, anticipating close collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fifth generation: Eduard Dirk Niepoort and Verena Niepoort. Dirk has been at the helm of the company since Eduard Rudolph Niepoort's formal retirement in 2005. Dirk, born in 1964, discovered the world of wine during his studies in Switzerland. In 1987, Dirk joined his father, Rolf Niepoort, in the family business and was challenged to innovate while maintaining good traditions. The first important step was the acquisition of their own vineyards: Quinta de Nápoles and Quinta do Carril in the Cima Corgo, a region that traditionally produces the best Port wines. 15 hectares of vines were newly planted, and 10 hectares of 60-year-old vines were carefully maintained. Owning Quintas and vineyards in the Douro was an important step for the production of Port wine and for the creation of the first non-fortified Niepoort wines. Dirk's passion for wine, humble respect, and curiosity about the Douro terroir have defined the spirit of Niepoort for the past two decades and are a constant inspiration for the team. Dirk's sister, Verena, joined the company as CEO in 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe fourth generation: Eduard Rudolf van der Niepoort. Rolf was born in March 1927. From childhood, he had a great interest in mechanics, but also possessed a good business sense. In 1950, he joined his father, Eduard, in the family business. His experience was a valuable asset, and he was able to overcome a difficult period financially. Rolf dedicated his interest to commercial and human relationships within and outside the company, and was conservative when it came to wine production. Rolf nostalgically remembers the production of a Vintage Port, the 1970 one, as if it were his own creation, from beginning to end. Currently, it is considered one of Niepoort's greatest Ports. Like all members of the Niepoort family, he is a great collector: vintage cars, antiques, and especially Portuguese weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe third generation: Eduard Marius Niepoort. Eduard was born on September 14, 1890, in Porto. He was extremely skilled and a born scientist. In 1912, due to his father's death, Eduard Marius Niepoort was obliged to join the family business. Rolf Niepoort, his son, remembers his father as a person \"interested in various areas, such as chemistry, physics, and mechanics, and was a man with a fine sense of humor.\" In the words of Elisabete, who worked with him and was already involved in administration at the time, he was a true \"icon of intelligence,\" an upright person who was very thoughtful in his decisions. Eduard Marius left the company as an active partner in 1980 and dedicated his time to his many hobbies and collections. Eduard Marius Niepoort passed away at the age of 91 (on June 3, 1982). His grandchildren, Dirk and Verena, remember his strictness regarding their studies and cherish the memory of a grandfather with endless collections of books, stamps, coins, and train tickets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second generation: Eduard Karel Jackob. Eduard Jackob was born in 1848 in Porto. Niepoort was already a thriving company when Eduard Karel took over the family business and continued the work of his predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The first generation: Franciscus Marius van der Niepoort. The founder, Franciscus, was born in 1813 in Hilversum, Netherlands. He married Francisca Louisa Elisabeth Ehlers. Franciscus Marius came to Portugal to create the Niepoort company, a producer of Port wine. He founded the company as a Port wine seller, without owning land or vineyards. He was primarily a Port wine merchant. He died in Porto on March 7, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe art of Master Blender has also been passed down through generations. José Nogueira was the fourth in his family to practice his art at Niepoort, having worked for the company for over 50 years. His son, José Rodrigo, joined the team in September 2006 and they worked together until 2011, currently representing the fifth generation of the Nogueira family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post grid-9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In 2010, Niepoort celebrated Master Blender José Nogueira's \"50 years with the company\" with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188986372433,"sku":null,"price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/niepoort-tawny-.37_3416fde6-84a1-4bb6-8573-1e8c651273bf.png?v=1772540003"},{"product_id":"porto-kopke-kit-6-miniaturas-5cl","title":"Porto Kopke Kit 6 Miniatures 5cl ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-15298 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kopke_logo-300x113.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"113\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003eKopke's trajectory is intertwined with the history of its place. The Douro was destined to be the chosen amphitheater for this union between the will of man and nature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1636, a journey between Hamburg and Portugal took place that would prove to be the root of a long history: Nicolau Köpke arrived in his new country as Consul General of the Hanseatic Cities.\u003cbr\u003e\n Two years later, in 1638, he signed the first bottles of wine sent to Northern Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e The purchase of a farm in the Douro Valley in 1781 marks the transition from a buying company to a major wine producer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Port wines gradually gained importance within the firm, quickly becoming its main business. Nicholas Kopke \u0026amp; Co. became an example of innovation, integrating wine production and trade within a single company.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In 1828, Cristiano Nicolau Kopkë, great-great-grandson of the company's founder, Nicolau Kopkë, and grandson of Cristiano Kopke, sided with the Liberal Party during the civil war, thus linking the company and the family to the cause.\u003cbr\u003e \nThis dedication to the concept of social progress will be shared by all successive generations of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\n In 1836, Cristiano Nicolau Kopke was granted the title of Baron of Vilar. 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It is proudly in the hands of the namesake family who founded it over a century ago, and is therefore considered \u003cem\u003e\"the most Portuguese side of the Douro wine region's history\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFounded in 1918, the result of the hands and courage of Manoel Domingues Poças Júnior, who, over time, inspired his family with his knowledge and passion for the world of wine. Currently, Poças is managed by the 4th generation of the family: Maria Manuel Maia (responsible for the areas of Enology and Viticulture), Paulo Pintão (Production and Administration\/Finance) and Pedro Poças Pintão (Commercial and Marketing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The company headquarters are located in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the Visitor Center, open to the public since 2016, is also located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCurrently, Poças has three estates, with a total area of ​​100 hectares (76 hectares of vineyards in production), each located in a different area of ​​the Douro Demarcated Region: Quinta das Quartas, which includes the winemaking center through which all wines pass (Baixo Corgo), Quinta de Santa Bárbara, with its prized old vines (Cima Corgo), and Quinta de Vale de Cavalos, next to the Ribeira de Teja and with the altitude and schist and granite soil that characterize it (Douro Superior).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With its spirits continually bolstered by the growing recognition of its achievements around the world, Poças moves forward with its eyes on the future, combining the knowledge of a century-old elder with the strength and audacity that runs through the younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The inspiration is, as it always has been, the unparalleled terroir of the Douro, and resilience is the family's middle name, which is why Poças is more than ready to live and celebrate another 100 years of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189934776657,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/4122\/8625\/files\/porto-pocas-tawny.webp?v=1772541931"}],"url":"https:\/\/garrafeiragrandeescolha.pt\/en\/collections\/portos-tawny-ruby-rose.oembed","provider":"Garrafeira Grande Escolha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}