Classic, intense, complex, elegant and rich, the adjectives are few to describe what has been, since its creation in 1952, the most celebrated Portuguese wine.
Barca Velha is the base on which the reputation of Casa Ferreirinha, the specialist brand with the highest quality tradition in the Douro and one of its main references worldwide

Casa Ferreirinha and its wines are synonymous with quality, time and art. Thus it has been since the companys founding in the eighteenth century by Bernardo Ferreira, whose formula was refined by his descendants, especially his granddaughter Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known affectionately as Ferreirinha or Ferreirinha-da-Régua

Pre-fermentative cold maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation. A long post-fermentative maceration was also carried out to obtain the desired aromatic and polyphenolic extraction

Aroma intense and of great complexity, red fruits, spices and balsamic notes. Excellent volume, lively and well integrated acidity, intense tannins, notes of red fruits, pepper, cloves and ginger. Extremely long finish, elegant and harmonious