Without End
The wine cycle is never complete. It lives in constant renewal. Every year, we climb the slopes of the Douro to reach the grapes in our vineyards. Every year, our grapes are brought to the winery. Every year, they are pressed and their must is fermented. Every year, the must becomes wine. Every year, the wine is aged before taking on new life in a bottle. Every year, it is marketed, purchased, and tasted. Every year, it is appreciated and evaluated. Every year, it is refined.
This is our wine. This is our group.
Without Limits
Our group, like our wines, is never finished. We are shaped by cycles and renewal. Our journey has always been an uphill one—like the steep slopes of the Douro Valley. And just like those hills, carved by the hands, backs and legs of countless Douro people across centuries, our group has been shaped by fresh ideas, new people, and bold challenges. These are what drive us forward.
Once, we were only Port. Today, we are also still wines. Once, we were just wine. Now, we are wine tourism, too. We are as passionate about our heritage as we are about our future. For us, the best way to honour a legacy is to help it grow. Paying homage isn’t enough—we must challenge the past to create a richer future. Only then can we bring new worlds into our own.
We Are Kopke Group
For many years, Sogevinus was our name. We grew fond of it. But the world changed—and so did we. Today, our ambition spans the globe. We are a global heritage wine company. We needed a name the world already knows. A name that could carry our vision. A name with gravitas.
So we looked inward. We have many great wine names under our roof—but the choice was clear. Kopke. The oldest Port wine label in our portfolio, dating back to 1638. Kopke is our elder sibling—majestic, noble, and ready to represent his siblings, both Ports and Douro wines. But also, more.
From now on, Kopke Group is our corporate name. It represents everything we are—wines, estates, wineries, cellars, hotels, restaurants, and events. It will also represent all we will become—our future ventures. Kopke is a well-known name. Two distinct brands will now stand side by side: Kopke, the product brand, and Kopke Group, the company.
We chose a modern classic—a typeface that balances tradition (serifs) with modernity (clean design).
Like a vine, everything grows from the logo. Ours is formed by eight bunches of grapes, symbolizing our wine heritage. Together, they reveal a star between them—it is our guiding light, our sky, our essence, found in wine and in all things wine-related.
Our Brand. Our Star
and a core value of our group.
BUNCH #1
Terroir – that unique, unrepeatable identity shaped by the combination of soil, climate, grape varieties, and the cultural practices of the producers.
Authenticity – every action and interaction have forged a work culture that is deeply intertwined with our identity. It’s this culture that makes our group truly one of a kind.
BUNCH #2
Vine Care – the dedication and respect shown in cultivating grapes. From choosing grape varieties and preparing the soil, to evaluating root health, managing irrigation and water stress, budburst, shoot thinning, flowering, véraison, pruning, and beyond.
Commitment – our work demands constant care, patience, and a promise to nurture everything we do — from the grandest initiatives to the finest details.
BUNCH #3
Harvest – the perfect moment to pick the grapes. That point when we leave the fields behind and enter the winery.
Boldness – the vision and courage to act at just the right time, balancing risk and opportunity.
BUNCH #4
Vinification – the craft and science of transforming grapes into wine.
Innovation – when knowledge, experience, and talent come together, they spark bold new ideas that shape a brilliant future.
BUNCH #5
Ageing – wine needs time to reach its peak. It takes patience and precision to allow it to become its best self.
Perseverance – our group has learned to resist the rush and the trends. We know that excellence demands time.
BUNCH #6
Bottling – the careful act of placing the wine into a bottle, ready to be enjoyed.
Responsibility – each launch is the result of countless careful decisions, bound by our promise to clients and the market.
BUNCH #7
Distribution – the vital link between winemaker and market.
Collaboration – whether it’s bringing wine to the world or launching a new wine tourism venture, it’s all about teamwork — with colleagues and partners alike.
BUNCH #8
Experience – the joy and memory born of enjoying wine and the moments it creates.
Inspiration – we believe everything we do has the power to inspire — and to leave a lasting impact.
BY ESCOTET FAMILY ESTATES
The Kopke Group will now be led by the Escotet family, who follow in the footsteps of the Kopke and the Bohane families that drove the business since the 1600s, and who will now guide our legacy into the future.
This is the message from Juan Carlos Escotet, the head of the family:
“I will be honest: at first, we came as investors, with a financial rationale. Our family comes from another business: we are the major shareholders of Abanca Corporación Bancaria, an Iberian bank whose headquarters are in Galicia and operates in Portugal. When the opportunity of acquiring Sogevinus and its prestigious winemaking business arose, it intrigued us.
But something unexpected happened—we fell in love. Whether it was the group’s spirit, the team’s brilliance, the Douro’s magic, or the Port itself, we were captivated. The love for the winemaking process, the respect for the terroir, the excellent quality of its brands and the prospect of taking this Group even further have become our mission and a purpose.
Escotet Family Estates is more than a name—it’s a promise. A commitment to the heritage, sustainability, and vision of the Kopke Group. We may be new to wine, as a family, but time does not intimidate us, it inspires us. We bring passion, humility, and experience from other worlds. We’re not in a hurry—we’re here to make history and to create wines and experiences that tell stories.
Our vision is clear: to honour the past and to challenge the future.”
New Brand. New Brand Architecture
