The 1983 Barca Velha reveals aromas with some red fruit, noble wood, balsamic, earthy, tobacco, with slight notes of resin, menthol, spices and olives. On the palate, it is dry, structured and balanced between acidity and alcohol content, with excellent quality and persistent tannins. Casa Ferreirinha, acquired by Sogrape Vinhos in 1987, and its wines are synonymous with time and art. This has been the case since it was founded in the 18th century by Bernardo Ferreira, who saw the formula refined by his descendants, especially by his granddaughter Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, who affectionately became known as "Ferreirinha" or "Ferreirinha-da-Régua" by the people of her land. Through the hands of Mrs Antónia, who was twice widowed and found herself at the head of a large company, Ferreira was consolidated in an admirable way. Her entrepreneurial spirit taught her to foresee, decide, create, teach and love, making her a figure of great projection and charisma. This is how Barca Velha was created, an unquestionable symbol of the highest quality of Douro wines. Classic, intense, complex and elegant are the adjectives that describe what has been, since its creation in 1952, the most famous Portuguese wine. Barca Velha is the foundation on which Casa Ferreirinha's reputation has grown, being declared in truly exceptional years. Value in wine cellar: 850€