1985 Ferreira Vintage Porto (Garrafa Antiga) Porto

Description

Since 1751, Ferreira has always been synonymous with high‑quality Portuguese wine. The brand’s history intertwines with that of the Douro Demarcated Region, established in 1756, and its Port and still wines. Years later, the family company came under the direction of Antónia Adelaide, widow of António Bernardo II. Known for her exceptional energy and rare commercial talent, she gave a substantial boost to viticulture in the Douro and developed a notable social‑assistance programme in the area. Following her death, the company became a limited partnership and entered a new phase of expansion, always preserving its core values. These values have carried Ferreira into the present and were instrumental in creating wines such as the legendary Barca Velha in the 1950s. Since 1987, under the management of Sogrape Vinhos, which has taken the lead in the national Port market and introduced prestigious wine labels such as Quinta da Leda. The bottling year may not match the image shown. (illustrative only)