Casa Ferreirinha announces the declaration of yet another exceptional vintage. Its seductive and refined profile warrants the designation of 2017 as a Special Reserve, marking the 19th such designation since the first vintage in 1960.
With the start of the year comes one of the most eagerly awaited announcements for wine lovers. Casa Ferreirinha, a pioneering name in Douro wines, has just declared the 2017 vintage a Special Reserve.
This declaration reflects the significant evolution of viticulture and winemaking in the Upper Douro, which allows the Special Reserve to stand out today with unparalleled quality and consistency. As is the case with all vintages that show the potential to be designated as Barca-Velha or Special Reserve, the decision by the winemaking team, led by Luís Sottomayor, involved evaluating the wine’s profile and evolution from its very inception. It is a conviction that develops over time regarding the identity the wine has exhibited from its very beginning.
In the words of Luís Sottomayor, “The 2017 vintage revealed an extraordinary character from the very beginning. It is a wine that exhibits natural harmony and elegance, and our responsibility is to give voice to that identity. Declaring this Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial is the result of foresight and a deep respect for the true character of the vintage in the Upper Douro.”
Its excellence has been proven, and the Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial 2017 will hit the market at the end of the first half of this year.