Casa Ferreirinha, Barca-Velha, Douro, Portugal 2011
€850.00
Casa Ferreirinha, Barca-Velha, Douro, Portugal 2011
Product Description
Founded in 1952, with the production of the first ever vintage of Barca Velha, Casa Ferreirinha pioneered the quality revolution in Douro still wines and was the first producer in the region dedicated entirely to producing wine, rather than port. Named after the legendary Porto matriarch Dona Antónia Ferreira, Casa Ferreirinha pays homage to the memory of this visionary woman. Today, the winemaking is headed up by Luís Sottomayor, who restrains the Douro’s natural exuberance to produce wines that have a vibrant freshness allied to a lovely texture and depth.The 2008 vintage in the Douro was characterised by cooler than average temperatures throughout the growing season and produced wines of great elegance and freshness. The vintage began with a winter which saw lower levels of rain than usual and soil water reserves were replenished later in the year by showers and storms in April and May. These caused some issues with flowering and fruit set and led to a general reduction in yields. Uncharacteristically mild conditions during the summer allowed
the grapes to undergo a perfectly paced slow ripening process and the harvest began at the end of August at Quinta da Leda.
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Product Reviews
Critics Review
100 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This is the latest release of what has long been regarded as Portugal's iconic wine. And it is magnificent. The last vintage was the 2004 and the wait has now shown to be worthwhile. With its immense span and breadth of flavors and rich structure it is a superb manifestation of the great vineyards of the Douro Superior. Big bold fruits and acidity are matched by the tannins and concentration. Hold this for many years or at least wait until 2022.- Roger Voss