Messias Douro Selection red wine presents ruby colour. Very characteristic wine, pointing out notes of dry vegetal and tar. At taste, bares a great freshness and a good structure. An agreeable after taste in an opulent Douro’s style
The company was founded in 1926 by Mr. Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. The management is still held by the descendants of MESSIAS family. Since its foundation that MESSIAS has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions: Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. The company is also known for the high quality of its Champagne method Sparkling wines and aged Brandies
<p></p><p>Periquita was registered in 1941 by Jose Maria Fonseca. Periquita is now the oldest brand of Portuguese table wines having acquired widespread popularity over the years in Portugal and others markets such as Sweden, Brazil, the UK, the USA, Canada, Denmark and Norway</p> <p></p> <p></p>
<p></p> <p>Quinta das Arcas has around 50ha, 35ha of vineyards stand out, around 30 years old, where under the influence of a very particular micro-climate grapes of high quality of the Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto grapes are obtained</p>
<p></p><p>Since 1751 Ferreira name has always been synonymous with high-quality Portuguese wine. The brand's history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the Douro Region (demarcated in 1756) and its Porto and table wines (Douro DOC).</p> <p>Dona Antonia, endowed with exceptional energy and a rare commercial talent gave great impetus to wine-growing in Douro and was well-known for her acts of social welfare in the region. Her intelligence and kindness earned her the warm admiration of her contemporaries, who affectionately nicknamed her "Ferreirinha" (little Ferreira). <br />Today, more than 250 years later, Ferreira is "the Portuguese brand", the benchmark in excellent quality Porto and Douro wine as "Porto Ferreira", "Barca Vellha" "Reserva Especial", "Callabriga", "Quinta da Leda" and "Antónia Adelaide Ferreira", the symbol of a country and a culture it proudly honours.</p>
<p></p><p>Quinta da Plansel are situated about 100km from Lisbon, in the southeastern part of the city of Montemor-o-Novo. They have around 75 hectares of vineyards that are an integral part of the DOC area of Évora</p>
<p></p><p>Founded in 1854 by the descendants of the Duke of Lencastre, surrounded by cork oaks and eucalyptus trees from Australia, the Herdade da Calada is hidden between the gentle hills of the Alentejo. Throughout the years it has been the target of various interventions and improvements, but preserves the beauty and elegance of the original feature of the main building and today is one of the most modern and innovative winemaking domains in Portugal, with an enotourism unit, 35 hectares of vineyard, 110 hectares of olive grove, 60 of cereals, 215 of mount and a magnificent lodging</p>
<p></p><p><span>Cistus Reserva Red Wine has a good volume of mouth, with firm but well involved tannins, a balanced and attractive set</span></p> <p></p> <p></p>
<p></p><p>Pacheca Moscatel Galego White Wine is a very balanced and elegant wine. It has, as is typical of the variety, an exuberant aroma with notes of citrus and linden flowers and honey. The mouth is "seasoned" by acidity and minerality, ensuring a delicious freshness.</p>
<p></p><p>Quinta do Javali White Wine presents a light yellow color. Nose characterized by white and yellow pulp fruit, with a balanced ripeness. In the mouth, the fruity component reappears, associated with a “gastronomic” acidity</p>
<p></p><p>The production of wines is a familiar tradition for Domingos Alves de Sousa: his father and grandfather had already been Douro winemakers.</p>
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Messias Douro Selection red wine presents ruby colour. Very characteristic wine, pointing out notes of dry vegetal and tar. At taste, bares a great freshness and a good structure. An agreeable after taste in an opulent Douro’s style
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