Porto FerreiraVinhas Velhas 2016

Product code: 4920
£155.95 inc VAT
£935.70 / case of 6
Portugal
Fortified Wine from
Douro, Portugal
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Porto Ferreira
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luis Sottomayor
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Vinhas Velhas
Grape: 70% Vinhas Velhas, 20% Touriga Nacional, 10% Sousão
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Douro
Type
Type: Fortified Wine
Winery
Winery: Porto Ferreira
Alcohol
Alcohol: 20%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luis Sottomayor
Grape
Grape: Touriga Nacional, Sousão, Vinhas Velhas
Grape: 70% Vinhas Velhas, 20% Touriga Nacional, 10% Sousão

Product Notes

Porto Ferreira Vinhas Velhas is an exquisite Portuguese wine with distinctive character. Made from rich, decades-old vines, it presents an intensely deep colour, complemented by a complex yet harmonious aroma. This premium wine boasts a perfect balance of dried fruit, spices, and wood notes, creating an exquisitely full-bodied and rich palate experience. Its fine tannins ensure a long and persistent finish, hinting at the wine's remarkable ageing potential. A sip of Porto Ferreira Vinhas Velhas wine transports one straight to the heart of the Douro Valley, revealing its rich heritage and superior craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Ferreira Vintage Vinhas Velhas 2016 has a dark, almost impenetrable red colour and an aroma of excellent complexity and intensity. It has balsamic notes of resin and tobacco box, floral tones of rockrose and spicy notes, such as black pepper and clove. It has further hints of menthol, mineral nuances and a little cocoa: the result of an excellent maturation. On the palate, this wine is dense with a vibrant acidity conferring an excellent balance. It has firm and robust tannins of great quality and additional notes of green tea, rockrose and basil; its finish is extremely long, elegant and complex.

About the Winery

Porto Ferreira

Nestled amidst the sloping hillsides of the Douro region in Portugal, Porto Ferreira Winery is an epitome of elegance and charm. It is associated with the Ferreira family, whose substantial contribution to the growth and international recognition of the Portuguese wine market, particularly Port Wine, is highly revered.

Established in the 18th century, Porto Ferreira Winery gradually developed under the pioneering vision of the illustrious Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, who sought to produce high-quality Port wine. Her uncompromising dedication to quality is the cornerstone of the winery, even today. The winery is renowned for its harmonious blend of tradition and modernity that ensures each bottle of wine it produces is imbued with the distinct flavour of the Douro region, Certainly, the wines of Porto Ferreira result from a deep knowledge of the Douro terroir, and a meticulous selection of grapes, mostly from its own estates.

The winery’s vast portfolio boasts an impressive array of esteemed wines from whites to tawnies and vintages. Their award-winning Vintage Port is recognized around the globe for its distinct character and superior quality. This, coupled with the winery's tireless commitment to sustainability and organic farming practices, has solidified Porto Ferreira's standing as a frontrunner in the wine industry since its inception.

Visitors to the winery are treated to a warm welcome followed by an enchanting exploration of the rich heritage and celebrated techniques used in the winemaking process. Wine tasting sessions, guided tours around the verdant vineyards and an opportunity to learn about the rich history of the establishment make for an unmissable experience.

All in all, Porto Ferreira Winery is more than just a wine producer: it's a testament to Portugal's rich winemaking heritage and a symbol of the country's relentless pursuit of excellence within the global wine industry. So next time you uncork a bottle of Port, Stafford a moment to appreciate the passion, history and tradition that Porto Ferreira brings to each glass.

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