Barca Velha 2011 Red is the epitome, the very superior pinnacle, the unquestionable symbol of the highest quality of Douro wines, namely from the Casa Fereirinha vineyards at Quinta da Leda. Classic, intense, complex, elegant – these are the adjectives that describe what has been, since its creation in 1952, the most celebrated Portuguese wine. Barca Velha is the foundation on which Casa Ferreirinha's reputation has grown, the latter being the Douro's highest-tradition quality brand and one of its leading world guides. Barca Velha is only declared in truly exceptional years.