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CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA VELHA TINTO 2008

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 the
its creation in 1952, the most celebrated Portuguese wine. Barca Velha is the base on which the
Casa Ferreirinha, the specialist brand with the highest quality tradition in the Douro and one of the
its main world references. Barca Velha is only declared in truly
(18 in total, incl. 2008).

TASTING NOTES
Barca Velha 2008 has a ruby ??color of great depth. Its aroma is intense and excellent
complexity, with saliency for the bright red fruits, spices such as pepper and cloves,
balsamic notes to cedar, resin and tobacco box. Also note the notes of asparagus
and artichokes, sous-bois and the aromas of wood of excellent quality and in perfect harmony. At
mouth has an excellent volume, lively and well integrated acidity, intense tannins and notes of fruits
red, pepper, cloves and ginger. Its end is extraordinarily long, elegant and
harmonious.

VINEYARD YEAR
The wine year of 2008 was characterized by a winter with average values ??of air temperature
slightly below the average values. The winter was, in general, not very rainy, being
that in the months of April and May, the recorded values ??of precipitation were higher than the
average for any one of the subregions, by replacing soil water levels. In view of this analysis,
we can consider that the year 2008 was a relatively dry year and with mild temperatures. THE
was held in the Upper Douro from the end of August.

OLEOLOGIST: Luís Sottomayor

GRAPES: 50% Touriga Franca, 30% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinto Cão

VINIFICATION
Barca Velha is vinified in the Quinta da Leda cellar, equipped with the latest
winemaking. For the plot of this harvest, grapes from Quinta da Leda were selected, which predominate, and
of the Upper Douro Sub-Region. After gentle crushing and total destemming,
crushed grapes were sent to stainless steel tanks and mills with robots, where the
pre-fermentative maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation. During this period,
smooth pumping and pump pigeons were performed with controlled temperature.
Further post-fermentative maceration was carried out to obtain the desired aromatic and polyphenolic extraction.

MATURATION
The wines that, at this stage, potentially give rise to Barca Velha, were transported to Vila Nova de Gaia shortly after the end of the maceration where,
after the finishing fermentations, were submitted to "elevage" or maturation for 16 months in new French oak barrels, with
225 liters capacity. The final batch was elaborated based on the continuous selection of the best barrels, resulting from the numerous tests and analyzes
during this period. In this strict organoleptic selection, guided by the traditional principles of Casa Ferreirinha, lies the true
"secret" of Barca Velha. To preserve its highest quality, Barca Velha is bottled without treatment and the formation of deposits is natural.

SAVE
Although ready to consume at the moment of its presentation, Barca Velha 2008 has a long potential of guard and it evolves positively in bottle
which should be kept lying down. The apogee? Perhaps 15-20 years after harvest, but it is expected to remain "alive" for a period to date
indeterminate

SERVE
A mysterious wine full of emotions, Barca Velha invites to the selection of a discreet and refined environment, as well as the choice of the company with
who will be sharing this revealing ritual. Savoring a Barca Velha requires a careful preparation according to the exigency of the moment.
Ideally, the bottle should be placed "up" the day before and opened 2 to 3 hours before serving. With so many years of bottle, the wine should be
carefully decanted to separate its natural sediment. Ideally it should be served at 16ºC-18ºC.

ENJOY:
It is suggested that it be savored with calm, accompanied by dishes more cares of meat, hunting and even some cheeses, with exquisite flavors and
well integrated.

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol: 14% | Total Acidity: 6.1 g / L (tartaric acid) | Sugar: <2 g / L | pH: 3.53

NAME:
Wine Barca Velha 2008 red

ALLERGEN: Contains sulphites

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Alcohol: 11.1g / 100mL | Sugar: 0.3g / 100mL | Energy Value: 85kcal (356 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, SA
Rua 5 de Outubro, 4527, 4430-809 Avintes
Portugal
Email: info@casaferreirinha.com
Tel: + 351-227 838 104 Fax: + 351-227 833 719

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