Feuerheerds Douro Reserva aged in Port barrels

A Douro red wine with an unusual character: twelve months of aging in used port wine barrels leave their mark — subtle, but clearly noticeable.

Feuerheerds is one of the oldest trading houses on the Douro, originally founded as a port wine shipper. This heritage is literally in the wine: the barrels in which this Reserva matures were previously used for port wine — a logical connection between the classic fortified wine and the house's dry red wine.

In the glass, it shows burgundy red with violet reflections. On the nose, cherry and plum, plus a warm undertone of fig and a hint of dark chocolate — the port barrel influence gives the fruit a slightly sweet depth without weighing the wine down. Silky on the palate, with soft, ripe tannins and a fresh acid structure that enlivens the finish.

• Food: Roasted lamb, duck breast with onion sauce, Manchego, or dark chocolate
• Temperature: 16–18 °C