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Where is Barca Velha wine from?
Barca Velha is a red wine from Almendra (Vila Nova de Foz Côa), in Douro Superior, Douro, Portugal. It is made mainly from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão.
Barca Velha at a glance
| Appellation | Douro |
|---|---|
| Style | Red wine |
| Grapes | Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão |
| Village or town | Almendra (Vila Nova de Foz Côa) |
| Subregion | Douro Superior |
| Region | Douro |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41.0011, -7.0555 |
Barca Velha
Almendra (Vila Nova de Foz Côa), Douro, Portugal
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Released only in exceptional years
- Appellation
- Douro
- Grapes
- Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Barca Velha was first made in 1952 by Fernando Nicolau de Almeida for Ferreira, using grapes from Quinta do Vale Meão in the Douro Superior. It helped pioneer the Douro as a region for dry red wine. Today its fruit comes mainly from Casa Ferreirinha's Quinta da Leda, near Almendra.
Producers to know
- Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial
Barca Velha: questions and answers
Where is Barca Velha wine from?
Barca Velha is a red wine from Almendra (Vila Nova de Foz Côa), in Douro Superior, Douro, Portugal. It is made mainly from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão.
Which country is Barca Velha from?
Barca Velha is from Portugal, in the Douro wine region.
What grape is Barca Velha made from?
Barca Velha is made mainly from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão.
Is Barca Velha a red or a white wine?
Barca Velha is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Barca Velha?
Producers to know include Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial.
More wines from Douro
The Douro wine guide, with all 3 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, libertywines.co.uk
Last reviewed October 2026.