Cockburn’s

Brand

Cockburn’s is a boutique port brand owned by the Symington Family Estates,which is one of the world’s leading quality port producer and Royal Warrant Holder in Europe.Symington Family Estates is the leading vineyard owners in the Douro Valley with 26 Quintas covering a total of 2,255 ha . And it’s also the member of Primum Familiae Vini(PFV).

History

Cockburn’s was founded in 1815 by the Scottish brothers Robert and John Cockburn. Guided by Robert Cockburn’s conviction that “the quality of the wine – that is the first thing to be looked to”.Cockburn’s has a pioneering history. It was one of the first companies to plant vineyards in the remote Douro Superior, it was instrumental in resurrecting the now iconic Touriga Nacional grape variety from obscurity and it revolutionised the port trade in 1969 when it invented Special Reserve, creating a whole new category. The brand also has a tradition of humorous marketing, it was the first port wine lodge to launch TV ads with many people still fondly remembering from the 70s and 80s.

Today

Cockburn’s Special Reserve is the world’s no.1 Reserve Port and is a core part of many families’ special occasions and Christmas celebrations. Recent Cockburn’s Vintage Port declarations (2011, 2015, and 2016) have received excellent reviews from wine journalists and merchants, reflecting the return of the brand to the premier league of port houses.