Barros Colheita 1938 – Bottled 2016 | Exclusive Colheita Port from Douro

Barros Colheita 1938 is a unique and historic port from the Douro – a wine created in a vintage that is now almost mythical. Bottled in 2016 after decades of quiet maturation in small oak barrels, this Colheita represents the essence of time, patience and craftsmanship. For connoisseurs and collectors, this is not just a port – it’s liquid history.

A Colheita is a tawny port from a single harvest, and 1938 has had nearly eight decades to develop its unique character. The long barrel aging in small wooden casks provides intense concentration, silky smooth structure and a remarkable complexity that only time can create. The result is a sophisticated, smooth and magnificent port with depth and elegance in a class of its own.

The color is beautiful, deep amber with mahogany tones. The aroma is intense and layered, and the taste is harmonious and persistent – a wine that should be enjoyed slowly in good company. Perfect as a meditation wine, with ripe cheeses or simply as an exclusive end to a special meal.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Complex and elegant with dried fruit, figs, raisins and dates, accompanied by roasted nuts, caramel and fine spicy notes.
• Flavor: Silky and intense with concentrated dried fruit, toffee, walnut and a hint of orange peel. Beautifully integrated acidity balances the sweetness.
• Finish: Extremely long, warm and harmonious with notes of nuts, spice and noble barrel aging.

About Barros

Barros is the epitome of Douro talent and tradition. For generations, the house has refined the art of creating port wines with character and depth. Barros’ Colheita wines are produced from a single harvest and aged in small oak barrels until bottling. Over the years, the wines develop their own personality – smooth, intense and sophisticated – proof that true quality is created over time.

• Product: Barros Colheita
• Vintage: 1938
• Type: Colheita Port
• Bottled: 2016
• Origin: Douro, Portugal
• Maturation: Barrel aged in small oak barrels until bottling
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol content: 20%