BARCA VELHA 2011 RED

THE WINE:
Barca-Velha is the epitome, the first, unquestionable symbol of the highest quality of Douro wines. Classic, intense, complex, elegant and rich, there are few adjectives to describe what has been, since its creation in 1952, the most celebrated Portuguese wine. Barca-Velha is the foundation on which the reputation of Casa Ferreirinha was formed, the brand with the greatest tradition of quality in the Douro and one of the main global references.

TASTING NOTES:
Its color is deep ruby. Very complex aroma, with emphasis on spices, such as pepper, balsamic notes, cedar and tobacco box, red fruits, such as ripe plum, slate and high-quality, well-integrated wood. In the mouth it has a vibrant, very lively acidity,
very firm tannins, notes of spices, black fruits and balsamic flavors. The finish is extremely long, of great elegance and complexity.

WINE YEAR:
The winter was cold and very rainy, contributing to the replenishment of water reserves in the soil.
Between late spring and early autumn, the weather was dry, with two important exceptions, on August 21 and September 1, which totaled between 35 and 40 mm across the region.
The mild summer and the availability of water in the soil allowed for a very balanced ripening of the grapes.

WINEMAKER: Luis Sottomayor

GRAPES: 45% Touriga Franca, 35% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinto Cão, 10% Tinta Roriz

VINIFICATION:
It is vinified in the Quinta da Leda winery, using grapes selected from this farm, which predominate, and from high areas, of the Douro Superior. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes are sent to stainless steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation takes place. This is followed by a long and gentle maceration, at a controlled temperature, with the aim of extracting the compounds that contribute to the color, aroma, flavor and longevity of Barca-Velha.

MATURATION:
Aged in French oak barrels for a period of approximately 18 months. The final blend is made from a careful selection of the best wines, resulting from numerous tastings and analyses carried out on the different blends and barrels available over this period. In this selection
lies the "secret" of Barca-Velha. In order to preserve the highest quality, it is only subjected to filtration before bottling.

AGING:
Although ready to drink, it has long aging potential and evolves positively in the bottle, which should be kept lying down. The "heyday" perhaps 15-20 years after harvest, although it is expected to remain alive for an as yet undetermined period.

SERVE:
It should be placed upright the day before and opened 2 to 3 hours before serving. After so many years in the bottle, the wine must be carefully decanted to separate its natural sediment. Ideally it should be served at a temperature of 16ºC-18ºC.

ENJOY:
It is suggested that it be enjoyed slowly, accompanied by more carefully prepared meat, game and even some cheese dishes, with refined flavors.
and well integrated.

DENOMINATION:
Barca Velha 2011 red
Douro DOC Wine

ALLERGENS: Contains sulfites

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (TYPICAL VALUES FOR 100 mL)
Alcohol: 11.5 g | Sugars: 0.1 g | Energy Value: 374 kJ/89 kcal | Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes | Suitable for Vegans: Yes | Without
Gluten

NET QUANTITY: 750ML

ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 14.5% VOL

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
Product of Portugal

PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY:
Sogrape Wines, SA
5th October Street, 4527, 4430-809 Avintes
Portugal

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