Barca Velha 2011
Grape varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz.
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.
Colour: Deep ruby colour.
Aroma: Very complex, with notes of spices, liquorice and balsamic, as well as black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, and well-integrated wood.
Flavour: Vibrant and lively acidity, very firm and polished tannins, as well as notes of spices, black fruits and balsamic flavours. Extremely long finish, great elegance and complexity.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Red meat, roast meat, game and strong cheeses.
Producer: Casa Ferreirinha
Enology: Luís Sottomayor
Category: Portuguese Wines – Douro
Awards and Notes:
- Robert Parker – 97/100
- James Suckling – 99/100
- Jancis Robinson – 18++/20
- Great Choices – 19/20
