Barros Colheita Porto 1974

Barros Colheita Porto 1974

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Barros Colheita Porto 1974

Barros Colheita Porto 1974

  • Portugal
  • Douro Valley
  • 1974
  • 75cl
  • Cork
  • ABV 20%
£148.90
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Barros Colheita Porto 1974

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R18 Marshall Way
Frome BA11 2FE
United Kingdom

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Discover the 1974 Barros Colheita Port, a rare single-harvest vintage Port aged for over five decades in seasoned oak casks. Renowned for its exceptional depth, elegance, and balance, this 50-year-old Port offers a luxurious tasting experience for collectors, connoisseurs, and wine enthusiasts alike.

Beyond its extraordinary flavor profile, the 1974 vintage holds profound historical significance. It commemorates Portugal’s Carnation Revolution of 1974 (Revolução dos Cravos), marking the historic year the nation peacefully transitioned to democracy.

1974 Barros Colheita Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Rich mahogany and deep amber with warm, reddish highlights.

  • Aroma: A complex nose featuring layers of dried figs, toasted hazelnuts, buttery caramel, and warming spices, balanced by subtle oak undertones.

  • Palate: Smooth, silky, and beautifully structured. It seamlessly combines vibrant acidity with rich sweetness, delivering notes of dark honey and roasted almonds.

  • Finish: Exquisitely long and refined, leaving a persistent lingering finish of toffee, candied peel, nuttiness, and gentle spice.

Serving Suggestions & Food Pairings

Colheita Ports are fully matured in the barrel and ready to enjoy immediately upon release.

  • Decanting: No decanting required.

  • Serving Temperature: Best served slightly chilled at 12°C–13°C (54°F–55°F).

  • Food Pairings: Pairs exceptionally well with rich desserts such as crème brûlée, treacle tart, walnut pie, and hazelnut praline. It also creates a spectacular pairing with aged blue cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort.

  • Shelf Life After Opening: Once opened, store upright in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 months.

About Barros Port House

Founded in 1913, Barros is one of Portugal’s most prestigious and respected Port houses. Widely celebrated for its mastery in producing aged Tawny and rare single-harvest Colheita Ports, Barros matures its wines for decades in seasoned oak pipes, allowing them to acquire unmatched complexity, elegance, and distinct character.

How to Store 1974 Colheita Port

  • Storage Conditions: Keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark room away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

  • Bottle Aging: While ready to drink, well-stored Colheita Ports will maintain their peak quality for many years.

  • Natural Sediment: As an authentically aged wine, a small amount of harmless natural sediment may form over time.

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Details

Where it's from

Country
Portugal
Region
Douro Valley

What's in it

Vintage
1974
Colour
Red
ABV
20%

The bottle

Bottle size
75cl
Closure
Cork

Food pairing

Delivery

UK Mainland Only

  • UK Mainland 2-3 Working Day Delivery £7.50
  • UK Mainland Next Working Day Delivery £10
  • UK Mainland Next working day (by 12:00 noon) £13
  • UK Mainland Saturday Delivery £13.99
  • For orders over £110 delivery is free.
  • Orders must be placed by 2pm for next day delivery (Mon - Fri)

Local Delivery 5 Mile Radius of BA11

  • Free delivery is available to all those within 5 miles of the BA11 postcode of orders over £80.
  • For orders under £80 local delivery is £7.50.
  • Deliveries will typically be on a Next Working Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.

Click & Collect

  • A Click & Collect service is available from our Frome store. Please allow 2 hours for your order to be prepared.

Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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