Vinification:
Vinified in the Quinta da Leda winery, with grapes selected mainly from this farm, but also from higher areas of the Douro Superior. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were placed in stainless steel vats, where alcoholic fermentation took place. A long and gentle maceration was carried out at a controlled temperature in order to extract the compounds that contribute to the color, aroma, flavor and longevity of the wine. It aged in French oak barrels for a period of about 18 months. The final batch was made based on the careful selection of the best wines, resulting from the numerous tests and analyzes carried out on the different batches and existing barrels, throughout this period. It is in this selection that lies the “secret” of Barca-Velha. To preserve the highest quality, it was subjected to filtration just before bottling.
Castes:
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz
Test results:
Its color is deep ruby. Very complex aroma, with spices such as pepper, balsamic notes, cedar and tobacco, red fruits such as ripe plums, slate and high-quality, well-integrated wood. In the mouth it has a vibrant acidity, very lively, very firm tannins, hints of spices, black fruits and balsamic aromas. The finish is extremely long, of great elegance and complexity.
Store and serve advice:
It should be placed upright the day before consumption and opened 2 to 3 hours before serving. With so many years in the bottle, the wine must be carefully decanted to separate its natural sediment. Ideally, it should be served at 16ºC-18ºC.
Pairing with food:
It is suggested to be savored calmly, accompanying more elaborate meat dishes, game and even some cheeses, with refined and well-integrated flavors.
Allergens:
Contains sulfites.