<p></p><p>Graham's was one of the first Port companies to invest in its own vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1890 and is now at the cutting edge of innovation in winemaking techniques. This makes Graham’s a pioneer since always. <br />Today five cousins of Symington family share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make the Graham’s wines</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p>
<p></p><p>Quinta da Pacheca is one of the best known estates in the Douro region and also one of the first properties to bottle wine under its own label. It is first mentioned in a document dated April 1738 but it was only in 1903, when Dom José Freire de Serpa Pimentel decided to develop his interest in oenology, began to seriously dedicate himself to the risky business of winemaking. Today, a century and many successes later, a brand-new generation of the Serpa Pimentel family</p> <p></p> <div id="spell-place-holder"></div>
<p></p><p><span>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. <span>The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. <span>With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. <span>In 1877, Silva & Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow & Co.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Although smaller than Silva & Cosens, Dow & Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p> <p><span>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.</span></p> <p></p>
<p></p><p>Since 2005 the company is called Kompassus, and still has a philosophy of wine production based on roots and family traditions. It is dedicated to the production of wines of excellence sustained by organic production methods and sustainable viticulture practices. The company is owned by João Póvoa, an ophthalmologist by profession, but a farmer by passion</p>
<p></p><p>Graham's was one of the first Port companies to invest in its own vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1890 and is now at the cutting edge of innovation in winemaking techniques. This makes Graham’s a pioneer since always. </p> <p>Today five cousins of Symington family share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make the Graham’s wines</p> <p></p> <p></p>
<p></p><p><span>Soalheiro is the first Alvarinho brand in Melgaço (the northern point of Portugal) and one of the first portuguese producers of Alvarinho</span></p>
<p>Convincing avant-gardism and tradition, Caves São João began the creation of sparkling wines in the year 30 and in 1959 the production and commercialization of bottled quality wines</p>
<p></p><p>Landcraft Sauvignon Blanc is born in a region with clay-limestone soils, close proximity to the sea and a temperate climate with a strong Atlantic influence, cool and humid nights with constant breezes. The grapes were harvested early, expressing the more vegetal side of the world-famous variety. The winemaking team's aim was to respect the grapes as much as possible throughout the winemaking process, minimising intervention in the winery in order to maximise the expression of the terroir and particularly the vineyard.</p>
<p></p><p>Osvaldo Amado has been making wines for 32 years and for about two years has decided to restructure his life, abandoning consulting to have more time for the Global Wines Group's wines and also to be able to create his own wines, in a style never before marketed. Workshop wines, whether classic or modern, but always differentiated by originality and rarity, produced in limited editions.</p>
<p>In the glass, Grande Vadio reveals a clear ruby hue and aromas of wild red berries, herbs, and delicate balsamic notes typical of the Baga variety. On the palate, it is elegant and structured, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, polished finish. With approximately 13% alcohol, it offers a graceful and expressive take on Bairrada’s terroir. The 2017 vintage has earned praise from critics, including 91 points from Robert Parker and high scores from Portuguese wine publications, reflecting its finesse and aging potential.</p>
<p></p><p>Maria Carvalheira and José Carvalheira are the owners of the vinicola company Carvalheira, responsible for creating unique and distinctive wines in a vitinicola region of excellence - Bairrada.</p>
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Grande Escolha Red Wine from Caves of Solar de São Domingos produced in the Bairrada region
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