{"title":"Casa Ferreirinha","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLeading Douro producer of fine wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original pioneer of unfortified wines in Portugal’s Douro Valley, Casa Ferreirinha is best known as the producer of Barca Velha. First made in 1952, this almost-mythical red wine is only produced in exceptional vintages and is celebrated for its classic, intense, intricate, elegant, opulent qualities. It serves as the foundation upon which Casa Ferreirinha has built its reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003eCasa Ferreirinha is named after Dona Antónia Ferreira (affectionally called ‘Ferreirinha’, or ‘little Ferreira’) a legendary, entrepreneurial woman who purchased the vineyard land in the hot, dry Douro Superior region that became the foundation for estate’s success. Head of winemaking Luís Sottomayor oversees the production of a wide range of elegant, restrained Douro wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s iconic Reserva Especial is produced in the vintages when grapes does not meet the standards required for making Barca Velha. The range also encompasses the unoaked reds Esteva and Papa Figos, and the oak-aged reds, Vinha Grande (also made as white and rosé), Callabriga and Quinta da Leda; each combines concentrated, polished red and black fruits with subtle spicy hints of tobacco box and cocoa. Planalto, meanwhile, is crisp, refreshing white from high elevation vineyards, which represent exceptional price value at the entry level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-reserva-especial-2014","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial 2014","description":"Founded in 1751 by Bernardo Ferreira, Casa Ferreirinha is a leading producer of Portuguese table wines. Launched in June 2023, the Reserva Especial 2014 is composed of 42% Touriga Franca, 34% Touriga Nacional, 13% Tinta Roriz, and 11% Tinta Cão. Vinified at Quinta da Leda in Almendra, the blend consists of selected grapes from the estate, which currently covers around 170 hectares of vineyards. With an intense aroma, highlighted by notes of spices, truffles, and undergrowth, as well as black fruits, a mineral character, and some cocoa, the Reserva Especial 2014 is an exciting new release.","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412821496138,"sku":"HED94075","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED94075.jpg?v=1781894075"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-barca-velha-2008","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 2008","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 2008 is a mature-vintage blended red wine from the Douro region of Portugal. Since its inception in 1952, Barca Velha has consistently held the title of the most revered Portuguese wine, celebrated for its classic, intense, intricate, elegant, and opulent qualities. Barca Velha serves as the foundation upon which Casa Ferreirinha has built its reputation, becoming a renowned quality brand in the Douro region and a significant ambassador on the global wine stage. The declaration of Barca Velha is reserved exclusively for extraordinary years. \"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 flavours 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.\" 100 points, Wine Enthusiast, 2017","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413050937674,"sku":"HED75207","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED75207.jpg?v=1781895195"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-barca-velha-2015","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 2015","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 2015 is a mature-vintage blended red wine from the Douro region of Portugal. Since its inception in 1952, Barca Velha has consistently held the title of the most revered Portuguese wine, celebrated for its classic, intense, intricate, elegant, and opulent qualities. Barca Velha serves as the foundation upon which Casa Ferreirinha has built its reputation, becoming a renowned quality brand in the Douro region and a significant ambassador on the global wine stage. The declaration of Barca Velha is reserved exclusively for extraordinary years. This is the 21st release of this Portuguese icon. \"With the depth and gravitas of the amazing 2011 vintage and the definition and freshness of the 2008, this 2015 combines all the finest attributes of my favourite Barca-Velha wines, resulting in a creation of uncommon purity, depth, and beauty.  While a quiet renaissance has been happening at Ferreirinha for a decade or more, the story seems complete, with 2015 Barca-Velha gaining a perfect 20\/20 score in my notes.  Yes, this is the finest Portuguese red wine I have ever tasted.\" Matthew Jukes, 2024","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413184991562,"sku":"HED98208","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98208.jpg?v=1781895820"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-barca-velha-1991","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 1991","description":"The first vintage of Casa Ferreirinha’s flagship wine, Barca Velha, was in 1952 and, having only been released in 19 subsequent vintages, it is one of Portugal’s most highly sought-after red table wines. The 1991 is a stunning release that feels quite different to the modern era wines from the Douro. It is elegant, refined and quietly powerful, with ethereal notes of tobacco, truffle and earth, with deeper, richer and more plummy notes emerging with time in the glass. Silky in texture and with tannins now integrated, it is supremely well-balanced with delicate acidity and still exhibits plenty of life. A rare treat for the curious drinker.","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413286736202,"sku":"HED85518","price":715.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85518.jpg?v=1781896280"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-quinta-da-leda-2020","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda 2020","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda 2020 is a full-bodied, blended red wine from the Douro Valley of Portugal. Named after Casa Ferreirinha’s flagship vineyard, Quinta da Leda is a blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão and Tinta Roriz. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. \"It presents a deep red colour. Its aroma is intense and complex, which dominates plum, cassis, resin, cedar and cloves and nutmeg. It is still highlight aromas of violet and some chocolate, always in perfect harmony with discreet wood, well integrated and excellent quality. In the mouth reveals great elegance, being remarkable its volume, balanced acidity, excellent quality tannins and black fruit aromas, spices and floral. Very long and great harmony.\" Wine Enthusiast","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415268970826,"sku":"HED26962","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED26962.jpg?v=1781901670"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-reserva-especial-3-x-75cl-2014","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial 2017","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e\n        .text-box {\n            border: 2px solid rgb(109, 48, 35);\n            color: rgb(109, 48, 35);\n            padding: 10px;\n            width: fit-content;\ntext-align: left;\n                   }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003ctitle\u003eText Box with Border\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"text-box\"\u003e\n        Under bond - price excludes duty and VAT\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415533998410,"sku":"HED99833","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED99833_69b87733-0f7b-4b4f-99ed-e5ef0c934a09.jpg?v=1785280053"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-reserva-especial-2007","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial 2007","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial 2007 is a full-bodied, blended red wine from the Douro Valley of Portugal. Founded in 1751 by Bernardo Ferreira, Casa Ferreirinha is a leading producer of Portuguese table wines. Launched in June 2023, the prestige-cuvée Reserva Especial is composed of varying proportions of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cão. Vinified at Quinta da Leda in Almendra, the blend consists of selected grapes from the estate, which currently covers around 170 hectares of vineyards. \"This Ferreirinha Douro Superior wine is made in exceptional years. The 2007 is the 16th vintage since 1960 (the previous release was 2003). It is an immense wine in its grandeur while being sophisticated and structured. There are complex flavours from the long wood aging. The dark, dense black fruits are impressive while perfectly meshed into the concentrated tannins and black currant acidity. This wine, even at nine years, is young, and should not be drunk before 2020 (or decanted if you can`t wait).\" Wine Enthusiast, 2016","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417837752650,"sku":"HED88569","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED88569.jpg?v=1781907839"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-quinta-da-leda-2022","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda 2022","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda 2022 is a Douro red blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. Quinta da Leda serves as a primary source for the legendary Barca Velha in years when that pinnacle wine is not declared. The vineyards, situated on the south bank of the Douro River, are characterised by schist soils that provide optimal conditions for vine growth. Expect a dense, multifaceted red wine with an emphasis on cassis and damson underpinned by the balsamic notes of cedar and tobacco box that are the hallmark of the Ferreirinha style.","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418089476426,"sku":"HED13411","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED13411.jpg?v=1781908193"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-barca-velha-1983","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha 1983","description":"The first vintage of Casa Ferreirinha’s flagship wine, Barca Velha, was in 1952 and, having only been released in 19 subsequent vintages, it is one of Portugal’s most highly sought-after red table wines. 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The declaration of Barca Velha is reserved exclusively for genuinely extraordinary years, a distinction achieved a total of 17 times.","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428128018762,"sku":"HED85072","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85072.jpg?v=1781913159"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-vinha-grande-tinto-2024","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Tinto 2023","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Tinto 2023 is a red blend from the Douro region of Portugal. This wine comes from the high-altitude vineyards of the Douro Superior, where Casa Ferreirinha has long been a leader in quality. The heat here produces wines of great intensity and structure. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with firm, well-integrated tannins that highlight the rugged nature of the Douro. 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Very long, very balanced, with lingering fruit, subtle iodine\/oyster shell and spice notes.\" Sarah Ahmed, 2016","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428941025610,"sku":"HED89595","price":825.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED89595.jpg?v=1781916342"},{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-vinha-grande-branco-2023","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Branco 2023","description":"Casa Ferreirinha Castas Escondidas 2019 is a medium-bodied, white wine from the Douro Valley of Portugal. With its origins dating back to 1952, Casa Ferreirinha was the first Douro producer dedicated entirely to making table wines, rather than Port. \u003cp\u003eCastas Escondidas translates as hidden varieties and showcases some of the lesser-known grape varieties of the Douro Valley, such as Viosinho, Gouveio, and Rabigato. 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Firm but velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity carry complex flavours onto a harmonious finish.","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62429238591818,"sku":"HED91863","price":870.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91863.jpg?v=1781917363"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/collections\/1608306132-portugal-brands-casa-ferreirinha-header.jpg?v=1782311892","url":"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/collections\/casa-ferreirinha-wines.oembed","provider":"Hedonism Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}