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Created in 1952, Barca Velha represents the pinnacle of quality amongst Douro wine. Classic, intense, complex, elegant and rich.

Alluring aromas of fruits of the forest with discreet scents of cardamom and mint. Luxurious palate with superb purity of fruit balanced by spicy, taut tannins and attractive schist minerality.

Aromas reminiscent of red plums, figs, peaches, blackberries, in a complex harmony that elegantly expresses the strength odf 2017.

Deep red colour with dense violet tones. Intense and elegant aroma dominated by ripe black fruits like blackberries, prune and cassis, also showing balsamic aromas of rock-rose, resin, cedar and other

Deep in colour. Excellent concentration of aromas. Notes of jammy red fruits and spices. Potent and elegant. Solid, vigorous, with compact and well-integrated tannins. Long and distinct finish. 94 RP.

Intense aroma of good complexity, floral notes and very well integrated wood. Excellent volume in the mouth, lively acidity, high-quality tannins, with a long finish and overall harmony.

The wine is pure seduction on the palate with expressive, yet wonderfully rounded fruit. Understated schist tannins underpinning the beautifully crafted structure. Elegant and polished. Remarkable.