Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.04
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories 116 kcal / glass
150ml glass116 kcal
750ml bottle580 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates Niepoort's white-grape harvest began on 17 August 2024; no Coche-only completion date is stated
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Pressed; Must Clarified For Approximately 48 Hours
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2026
Sulfites 138.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 11,400 bottles
Bottles11,400
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The grapes were gently pressed, the must clarified for approximately 48 hours, and alcoholic fermentation occurred in French oak. Coche spent 12 months ageing in French oak and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The finished-wine panel additionally reports dry extract 21.10 g/L, volatile acidity 0.50 g/L, free SO₂ 49 mg/L and density 0.9895 g/cm³. Nutritional data are 319 kJ/77 kcal and 0.8 g carbohydrate per 100 ml.
Tasting Notes Subtle gunpowder reduction, ripe peach, apricot and honeysuckle with integrated vanilla and spice; structured, rounded and deep, with vibrant acidity, mineral tension and a long floral-creamy finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.04
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories 116 kcal / glass
150ml glass116 kcal
750ml bottle580 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates Niepoort's white-grape harvest began on 17 August 2024; no Coche-only completion date is stated
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Pressed; Must Clarified For Approximately 48 Hours
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2026
Sulfites 138.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 11,400 bottles
Bottles11,400
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The grapes were gently pressed, the must clarified for approximately 48 hours, and alcoholic fermentation occurred in French oak. Coche spent 12 months ageing in French oak and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The finished-wine panel additionally reports dry extract 21.10 g/L, volatile acidity 0.50 g/L, free SO₂ 49 mg/L and density 0.9895 g/cm³. Nutritional data are 319 kJ/77 kcal and 0.8 g carbohydrate per 100 ml.
Tasting Notes Subtle gunpowder reduction, ripe peach, apricot and honeysuckle with integrated vanilla and spice; structured, rounded and deep, with vibrant acidity, mineral tension and a long floral-creamy finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.4%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates Niepoort's white-grape harvest began on 14 August 2023; no Coche-only completion date is stated
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2025
Sulfites 94.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 10,150 bottles
Bottles10,150
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. Coche matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The finished-wine panel also reports dry extract 20.30 g/L, volatile acidity 0.50 g/L, free SO₂ 19 mg/L and density 0.9898 g/cm³.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle, stone fruit and ripe apricot; textured and refined, balancing richness and vibrancy, with a spicy, saline finish and lingering acidity
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates White-grape harvest began 12 August 2022; Quinta de Nápoles harvesting began 4 August with earlier varieties; neither date is presented as Coche's complete picking period
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Oak Toast Level Lightly Toasted
Bottling Date February 2024
Sulfites 88.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 7,500 bottles
Bottles7,500
Magnums150
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. Coche matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Hazelnut, honey and brioche with tangerine, apricot, pineapple and fragrant herbs; elegant and complex, with a long, acidity-driven finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.8%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates Niepoort's 2021 harvest began on 11 August; no Coche-only completion date is stated
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Oak Toast Level Lightly Toasted
Bottling Date January 2023
Sulfites 120.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 9,500 bottles
Bottles9,500
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. Coche matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Honey, dried fruit and brioche with apricot, citrus and aromatic herbs; elegant, moderately alcoholic and deeply complex, with a long, acidity-supported finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
Residual Sugar 0.8 g/L
pH 3.12
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates First weeks of August–end September 2020 in the broader harvest context; not stated as Coche-only picking
Sites Various vineyards
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Oak Toast Level Lightly Toasted
Bottling Date January 2022
Sulfites 150.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 3,600 bottles
Bottles3,600
Production Details Various vineyards at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; alcoholic fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. Coche matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Toasted hazelnut and brioche with yellow plum, peach, apricot, citrus and aromatic herbs; elegant and complex, with an expressive, long, acidity-supported finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.4%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.05
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates 8 August–1 October 2019 for Niepoort's harvest described in the Coche sheet; not stated as Coche-only picking
Sites Various sites
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Oak Toast Level Lightly Toasted
Bottling Date January 2021
Sulfites 115.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 4,700 bottles
Bottles4,700
Magnums100
Production Details Various sites at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; alcoholic fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. Coche matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes Hazelnut and brioche from oak with yellow plum, peach, citrus and vegetal hints; elegant, moderately alcoholic and deeply complex, with a long, acidity-supported finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.4%
Residual Sugar 0.8 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Rabigato, Códega do Larinho, Arinto and other varieties
Region Douro
Soil Mica-schist
Harvest Dates 5 September–2 October 2018 for the white varieties; the source does not identify this as Coche-only picking
Sites Various sites
Vine Age More than 80 years
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels of 228 L and 550 L
Pressing Method Gently Pressed At Night After Vineyard Sorting And Transport In 25 Kg Boxes
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2020
Sulfites 123.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 3,400 bottles
Bottles3,400
Production Details Various high-altitude sites at 600–750 m were planted at 6,500 vines/ha and Guyot-trained. The must settled for approximately 48 hours; fermentation used 228 L and 550 L French oak barrels, 50% new. The wine matured for 12 months in barrel and underwent partial malolactic fermentation. The finished-wine panel also reports dry extract 17.20 g/L, volatile acidity 0.40 g/L, free SO₂ 30 mg/L and density 0.9890 g/cm³.
Tasting Notes Fresh, light and elegant; integrated oak, granitic minerality, citrus and herbaceous notes; deep and structured yet not heavy, with a linear, saline finish
Food Pairing Grilled fish, white meats, cream-based dishes, cheese-topped bakes, risotto, vegetable lasagne or stuffed Portobello mushrooms
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 670, 4400-071 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 777 770
Email
Owner
Dirk van der Niepoort
Cellarmaster
Dirk van der Niepoort