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<p>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. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. 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. In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</p> <p>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; 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</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>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house</p> <p> </p>

Dqbvt8742

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<p>Vieira de Sousa is a family business with a secular tradition in the production of port wines</p>

Vsyo4315

5/ 5

<p>Cálem Port Wine is a true ambassador brand of Porto. Extremely popular, with a relaxed, adventurous and consensual image, Cálem is the undisputed leader in the Portuguese market. Its easy and accessible wines have helped Cálem achieve success in several other international markets. Its reputation crosses generations and, for many, Port wine means Cálem</p>

Vel525

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<p>Barros wines are a celebration of Portuguese talent. They express a talent which is very Portuguese, enhanced by experience and knowledge. They were created in the beginning of the 20th century, in 1913, and soon became a reference brand to Port wine consumers</p> <p></p>

Qgvt4595

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<p>Aveleda Vinho Verde presents citrus-coloured, young and balanced, it has a smooth, delicate aroma, characterized by notes of fresh fruit. In the mouth it presents a fresh and vibrant taste</p>

Avwhit18

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<p>Quinta do Noval is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine houses in Oporto, producing most of its wines from its own grapes</p>

Qnlbv5629

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<p>Fitapreta produces wines that reflect the character of Alentejo region</p>

Pprr3302

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<p>It all began in 1918 when on 15 August, a few months before the Armistice, Manoel Domingues Poças Júnior, born in the heart of the Port Wine hustle and bustle, decided to establish his own company.<br />With his uncle, he created a company to sell grape spirits to large Port Wine shippers. Soon afterwards he opened the head offices in Vila Nova de Gaia, where they remain to this date.<br />Today, with three quintas in the best winemaking areas of the Douro Demarcated Region, Poças ensures its total control over the quality of its wines and the family is more involved than ever before</p>

PocasColh6874

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qseco5706

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qseyo5327

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qsefw5322

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qsevt10128

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qseyo5328

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qseco10131

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<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

Qseyo5628

5/ 5

<p>Quinta Santa Eufémia, located in the Douro region of Baixo and Cima Corgo on the left side of the river Douro at an altitude about 300m above sea level, is managed by the Carvalho family</p>

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