Flavour Profile

Barros

Barros Colheita Porto

Name: Barros Colheita Porto
Brand: Barros
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Portugal, Douro

Red fortified wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.8

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Barros Port wines represent a blend of experience and knowledge, embodying liquid history. Founded in 1913, Barros quickly became a renowned name among Port wine enthusiasts. They specialize in Tawny and Ruby Ports, evident in the incredible flavor intensity of their Colheita Tawny.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Barros Colheita Porto is a delightful fortified wine from the Douro region of Portugal.This particular wine is a Colheita style, which means it is made from a single vintage and aged in oak barrels for a minimum of seven years. On the nose, Barros Colheita Porto offers a complex bouquet of dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, along with hints of caramel and spice. The palate is rich and velvety, with flavors of toffee, nuts, and dark chocolate. The sweetness is well-balanced by a refreshing acidity, making it a perfect after-dinner treat. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a pleasant warmth and a touch of dried fruit on the palate. Barros Colheita Porto is best enjoyed slightly chilled and pairs wonderfully with desserts like chocolate mousse or crème brûlée.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Franca

Tinta Barroca

ORIGINS

Winery: Barros

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.8

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