Red2015
Barca Velha
Casa Ferreirinha · Douro, Portugal
94
Aggregate Score
Based on 6 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
🏅Parker 95+🏅James Suckling 95+
Critic Scores
Tim Atkin (2015)94
Decanter (2015)93
Robert Parker (2015)95
Wine Spectator (2015)95
Vivino (2015)4.7/5
James Suckling (2015)94
Tasting Notes
Dark and brooding with black fruit, graphite, tobacco, and wild herbs. Full-bodied with superb structure and an amazingly long, complex finish.
Our Review
Barca Velha is Portugal's most legendary wine, produced only in exceptional years. The 2015 is a monument to the Douro Valley — powerful, complex, and truly world-class.
Food Pairings
Roast kidBacalhauAged cheese
Serving Temperature
17-18°C
Aging Potential
15-30 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Casa Ferreirinha
- Region
- Douro
- Sub-Region
- Douro Superior
- Country
- Portugal
- Grape
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Cão
- Appellation
- Douro DOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price
- $350
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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