Barca Velha 2011

Barca Velha represents the pinnacle of quality among Douro wines.

Classic, intense, complex, elegant and rich, adjectives fail to describe what is and has been since its inception in 1952 the most famous Portuguese wine.

Barca Velha has only been produced in exceptional years and is the foundation of Casa Ferreirinha's reputation on the Douro. Barca Velha has only been bottled 18 times.

Its colour is deep ruby.

Very complex aroma, with prominent spices such as pepper, balsamic notes, cedar and tobacco box, red fruits such as ripe plum, slate and a high quality, well integrated wood.

It has a vibrant acidity in the mouth, very lively, very firm tannins, notes of spices, black fruits and balsamic flavours. The finish is extremely long, of great elegance and complexity.