White Port, Barros NV
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Why this wine
White Port is the Douro's most underrated drink, whether chilled on its own or lengthened with tonic. Barros is a century-old house with a strong reputation for cask ageing, and this is a well-priced, well-made example.
At a glance
- Grape
- Malvasia Fina 25%, Rabigato 25%, Verdelho 25%, Viosinho 25%
- Region
- Douro, Portugal
- Alcohol
- 19.50%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Sweet
- Drink
- Short (3-5 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Cheese, Rich & Creamy Dishes
How it tastes
A lively citrine colour and a delicate, perfumed nose dominated by fresh floral aromas. Rich and aromatic on the palate, with balanced sweetness and a long, harmonious finish — 25% Malvasia Fina, 25% Rabigato, 25% Verdelho, 25% Viosinho.
The producer
Barros has been trading Port since 1913 and is best known for its Colheita tawnies, aged in cask and bottled to order; it has been part of the Sogevinus group since 2006. The grapes are hand-picked from terraced vineyards cut into the Douro's steep schist slopes, where vines are traditionally trained low without trellises. Winemaker Carlos Alves follows the traditional method: a light skin maceration, fermentation in steel at 16-18°C, then grape brandy added to arrest fermentation and retain natural sweetness. The blend is aged for a minimum of three years in a mix of steel and wooden casks.
Food and drinking
Serve chilled at 6-8°C as an aperitif, with tonic and a sprig of mint, or alongside salted almonds, olives, pâté or a blue cheese. No decanting needed; once opened it keeps for a few weeks in the fridge. Drink now and over the next few years. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.