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  • Country ranking ?

    203
  • Producer ranking ?

    11
  • Decanting time

    1h30min
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Slow Cooked Short Ribs

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The Story

Barca Velha has been chosen numerous times by Portuguese bodies for official receptions of civilian, military and religious world dignitaries, including the Pope. 

Vinified in the Quinta da Leda winery, using selected grapes mainly from this estate, but also from elevated areas in the Douro Superior. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were put into stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation took place. A long, gentle m...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Brick red and Clear

ending

Long and Extensive

flavors

Cherry, Coffee, Toasty, Chocolate and Dried-fruit

nose

Intense, Complex and Generous

recommend

Yes

taste

Low in Acidity, High tannin, Concentrated, Well-Integrated, Good texture, Full-bodied, Rich and Drying tannins

Verdict

Outstanding

Written Notes

Ruby, very thin rim. Tobacco, plums, rich, ripe, fruity but also lean nose. Liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, fairly elegant, some coffee notes, long. 91

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Origin

Porto, Douro
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