Barros Colheita 1974 Special Edition (2024)

Discover Barros Colheita 1974 Special Edition – a unique port that celebrates 50 years of freedom and revolutionary talent.

Barros, a traditional producer of port wine founded in 1913, proudly presents a Special Edition of their Colheita vintage 1974. This exclusive port wine, with a brilliant light amber color. And a rich, enveloping nose dominated by aromas of dried plums and almonds. Offers a silky texture and delicate nuances of dried fruits and refined spices, well integrated with light woody notes. The wine is well-structured, elegant and has a persistent and delicate finish, making it a collector's item without equal.

Scent: Rich and enveloping with dominant aromas of dried plums and almonds.
Taste: Silky texture with delicate nuances of dried fruits and refined spices, well integrated with light woody notes.
Aftertaste: Well-structured, elegant and persistent with a delicate finish.

It is made from equal parts of the four most important port wine grapes: 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Franca and 25% Tinta Barroca.

Barros celebrates 50 years on April 25

A significant milestone in Portugal's history, with this special edition. In collaboration with Portuguese artist Teresa Rego, Barros celebrates Portuguese talent through a unique design that interprets the meaning of freedom. 1974 was a landmark year in Portugal. After nearly fifty years of authoritarian rule, the Estado Novo government was overthrown in what came to be known as the Carnation Revolution, and Portugal was on its way to freedom and democracy. Teresa Rego's vibrant illustrations adorn the bottle, label and individual box, radiating values such as youthfulness and liveliness through colors and bold designs that provide a relaxed and bold interpretation of this historic date.

The visual identity of the Barros Colheita 1974 Special Edition is both challenging and in harmony with Barros' own identity and the celebration of April 25. The work seeks to create a scenic contrast: the calm against the strength of the date, a concept open to personal interpretation. It is a living tribute to the courage of a people and the beauty of free thought and creation.

Teresa Rego, an artist, illustrator and designer known for her colorful and bold illustrations, has collaborated with Barros to create this unique design. Having completed a Masters in Architecture in Portugal and a Masters in Illustration from the University of Arts London, Camberwell College of Arts, she now has her own studio and showroom in Porto. Her collaboration with many national and international brands makes her the perfect choice to honor this historic occasion.

Each bottle in this collection is a tribute to the revolutionary spirit. There transformed Portugal, and an invitation to all who want to appreciate and celebrate history through an exceptional vintage. A Barros tribute to true Portuguese talent.

About the Portvinshuset

Barros, a port house founded in 1913 by Manuel de Almeida under the name Almeida & Ca, has a proud history in port wine production. Manuel Almeida dreamed of turning his port wine house into a world-leading producer, and by the time of his death in 1974, this dream had manifested itself. Barros was at one time responsible for around 6% of total port wine production.

The house has gained recognition for its legendary colheitas, which are wines from a single vintage aged for at least 7 years in barrel, often longer. Barros has an impressive collection of colheitas in stock. Dating back to the 1940s, these bottles are only bottled by order.

Since 2006, Barros has been part of the Sogevinus group, which also includes other reputable brands such as Kopke and Burmester. Barros continues to maintain its honorable tradition of excellent port wines and strengthens its position as a leading player in the port wine world under the Sogevinus roof.

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