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Barros Colheita Port Douro 1978

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Barros Colheita Port Douro 1978

  • Grapes Tinta Franca 25%, Tinta Barroca 25%, Tinta Roriz 25%, Touriga Nacional 25%
  • Country Portugal
  • Region: Douro
  • Abv 20 %
  • Dry/Sweet value: 6 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
    ResidualSugar: 120.1
    Contains Sulphites: Yes
    Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
    Milk/Eggs: No/No
    Organic: No
    Biodynamic: No
  • Case size 3/ 75cl
  • Winemaker: Carlos Alves
  • Closure Natural Cork
  • It's an intense amber colour. It has a complex yet appealing bouquet with prominent aromas of dried fruit and spicy notes.
  • Awards
    91Pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2016
    Silver, DWWA, 2016

This wine was made from a careful selection of grapes and extended maceration to obtain the necessary richness, body and fruitiness needed for a Colheita port. Fermentation was arrested by adding grape alcohol to produce a naturally sweet wine.

It's an intense amber colour. It is a complex but very attractive bouquet with prominent dried fruit aromas combined with spicy notes.


Grape
Tinta Franca 25%, Tinta Barroca 25%, Tinta Roriz 25%, Touriga Nacional 25%

More Information
Price£268.48
CountryPortugal
Vintage1978
Bottles Per Case3
Bottle Size75
2 cases 10% offNo
Winery

Traditionally, the vines in the region are grown low, close to the ground. The single or double Guyot and unilateral and bilateral cordons are the methods most frequently used for training the vines. Trellises are not permitted for Port Wine grapes.

Having celebrated its 100th year of trading in 2013, Barros Port is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious companies producing and trading in Port. Much of their success comes from Colheita Ports - old Tawnies from a single year matured in cask for a minimum period of seven years. Their expertise in Colheita Ports has established them as the stand-out producer of this style. Barros leaves their Colheita Ports to mature in a cask until being hand bottled to order. The loss of wine from evaporation (known as the 'Angel's Share') is much higher than bottle ageing. A sacrifice they are willing to make helps them achieve unsurpassed quality in their Colheita wines. In June 2006, Barros was integrated into the Sogevinus Group, which is growing the brand in international markets.

KeywordsBarros, Colheita, Franca, Barroca,
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