CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA VELHA TINTO 2004

THE WINE Barca Velha is the epitome, the first, unquestionable symbol of the highest quality Douro wines.Classical, intense, complex, elegant and rich, adjectives are few to describe that which is, from theits creation in 1952, the most celebrated Portuguese wine. Barca Velha is the base on which theCasa Ferreirinha, the specialist brand with the highest quality tradition in the Douro and one of theworld references. Barca Velha is declared only in truly exceptional years(17 in total, including 2004).

TASTING NOTES Barca Velha 2004 has an intense ruby color and an aroma of great harmony and complexity, with strongpresence of very ripe red fruits, floral nuances of lavender and violet, and an excellentcomponent of spices. In the mouth it is voluminous, it has a lively and well integrated acidity, with well tanninspresent and of excellent quality. To the red fruit, which is still fresh, there are notes ofspices and balsamic. The finish is very long and complex, with a delicacy and simultaneous structureare noteworthy.

VINEYARD YEAR 2004 was a hot dry year. Although in winter and spring it has rained little, reducing thediseases, the beginning of September threatened an unfavorable health situation due to theprecipitation abnormally high in August (2nd wettest month of the year). Fortunately, theconditions were reversed with a very hot and dry harvest, which began in mid-September andwhich lasted until the end of October, with heavy showers already occurring in the final phase, butas it does not affect the quality of the most sensitive grapes, meanwhile harvested.

OLEOLOGIST: Luís Sottomayor

GRAPES: 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinto Cão

VINIFICATION The grapes harvested by hand for Barca Velha 2004 were vinified by separate varieties or in lotschosen in the vineyard and / or to the reception in the Quinta da Leda winery. After total and gentle destemmingcrushing, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and robotic winches.During this period, pumping and pigeons with robots weretemperature controlled by automatic system. There was also a long skin macerationto give the desired aromatic and polyphenolic extraction. At the end, and at the time required by eachcaste / batch, the wine was encubado and its pressed masses, the wine being the result of pressingpreserved apart from the tear.

MATURATION The wines were transported to V.N. of Gaia soon after the end of the maceration, where after the finishing fermentations were submitted toa stage in French oak barrels of 225 liters capacity, 75% new wood and 25% wood used, for approximately 16 months.The final batch was based on the continuous selection of the best wines, resulting from the numerous tests and analyzes carried out during thisdifferent batches and barrels. In order to preserve its highest quality, Barca Velha 2004 was bottled without treatment, beingtherefore the formation of deposits is natural.

SAVEA lthough ready to consume right away, Barca Velha has a long guarding potential and evolves positively in a bottle, provided that it is maintainedlying in a cool, dry place away from light. The apogee? Maybe 15-20 years after harvest, but it is expected to remain alive for aperiod until today indeterminate.

SERVE The bottle should be placed 'up' the day before and opened 2 to 3 hours before being served. It should be carefully opened and decantedhours before being consumed. Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC.ENJOY:Accompany more meat dishes, game and even some cheeses, with exquisite flavors and well integrated.TECHNICAL DETAILSAlcohol: 13,5% | Total Acidity: 5.49 g / L (tartaric acid) | Sugar: 3 g / L | pH: 3.57

RESPONSIBILITY, QUALITY AND INNOVATION An innovative family business, focused on the creation and development of top quality Portuguese wine brands globally, theSogrape Vinhos is an active member of the Wine with Moderation initiative and is certified to the highest world standards of quality andfood security.

NAME:Wine Barca Velha 2008 red

ALLERGEN: Contains sulphites

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Alcohol: 10.7g / 100mL | Sugar: 0.4g / 100mL | Energy Value: 83kcal (346 kJ) / 100mL | Suitable for Vegans: Yes | Suitable for Vegetarians:Yes | Without gluten

LIQUID QUANTITY: 750ML

ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 14% VOL

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Product of Portugal

PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY:Sogrape Vinhos, SARua 5 de Outubro, 4527, 4430-809 AvintesPortugal

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