Established in the beginning of the century, Barros, Almeida & C0 - Vinhos S.A., is undoubtedly, one of the most prestigious companies producing and trading in port. 

Nowadays, the Barros Group is composed of several companies bought or established along the years, and its position on the port market is an important one (about 5% of total sales) producing in its Quintas up the Douro about 600 pipes of port in Portugal.

Barros Ports are nowadays famous, appreciated all over the world.

Grapes:        The traditional varieties from the Douro. The vines are cultivated on terraces supported by stone walls, or on platforms held by natural slopes on the contours of the hillsides.

Soil:              Schists.

Vinification: From a careful selection of grapes and an extended maceration in order to obtain the necessary richness, colour and intensity needed for a LBV port.  Fermentation was arrested by adding grape alcohol in order to produce a naturally sweet wine          

Ageing:        Bottled after 4 years in cask.

Serve:          At 15 to 18°C with puddings. 

Taste:           Deep colour with aromas reminiscent of ripe berry fruits and mulberry.  Full bodied with a long finish.     

ABV:             20%