Barros Colheita Port 1974 - Anos de Liberdade 1974 75 cl. 20%
1974 was a landmark year in Portugal. After nearly fifty years of authoritarian rule, the Estado Novo government was overthrown in what came to be known as the Carnation Revolution, and Portugal was on its way to freedom and democracy.
Barros marks the 50th anniversary of the revolution with a truly exceptional bottling from their deep warehouse. It is, of course, a colheita from 1974, bottled in 2024 and decorated by the Portuguese artist, Teresa Rego, whose colorful and optimistic works reflect this vibrant wine quite well. It is made from equal parts of the four main port grapes: 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Franca and 25% Tinta Barroca. There are only 300 bottles in Denmark.
1974 is also an excellent vintage for Barros, which has scored top marks with various reviewers, and i.a. scored 98 points at IWSC and 95 points at Richard Mayson.
Colour: Amber.
Aroma: Deep notes of dried fruit, almond, plums and exotic spices.
Tasting notes: Powerful and complex, with nicely balanced sweetness, lots of raisin, mocha, orange marmalade and a deep, spicy aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Should be enjoyed slightly chilled.
Barros Colheita Port 1978 Bottled 2023 75 cl. 20% with gift box
Elegant port wine from Barros and from the harvest year 1978. Barros has existed since 1913 and is the result of the Douro terroir and grapes as well as their skilled winemaking team working their magic in the wine cellar. And according to Casa Barros, their Port wines are a symbol of the best from Portugal - and Port wines that combine both experience and innovation.
Fragrance and taste notes:
This port wine from Barros offers a seductive and complex aroma with notes of especially dried fruits combined with spicy notes. It has a good balance and fullness - as well as a long aftertaste.
Serving suggestion:
You can, for example, serve it with desserts, cake, dried fruit - or just as a good glass of port wine.