<p></p><p>It all started in 1987 when Alice and Paulo were looking for a property that would be their family's Project and where they could make high quality wine.<br />At Quinta da Chocapalha, all elements of the family have a role in creating the spirit of the project</p>
<p></p><p>Carlos Alonso Douro Wine is a family business with an international vocation, focused on the production of quality wines, innovation and development of the region that is in its DNA: the Douro.</p>
<p></p><p>Four young brothers from Mesão Frio joined hands to create a wine-producing company that already has 150 hectares, spread over seven farms in the Douro Demarcated Region and launched the first wine at the end of 2011.<br />Roberto, Ricardo, Rafael and Rudolfo, with 33, 29, 26 and 23 years, make up the R4 Douro Family.</p>
<p></p><p>The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port</p>
<p>Quinta da Venda Ad Aeternum White Wine presents bright citrus-yellow in color, it offers complex aromas of white and yellow stone fruits, delicate oak spice, and a touch of vanilla. The palate is structured yet fresh, with elegant acidity and a long, refined finish. A superb gastronomic wine, perfect with grilled fish, shellfish, white meats, charcuterie, or aged cheeses. Serve at 12 °C to enjoy its full expression.</p>
<p></p><p>At the height of 640 meters, in the heart of the "Douro International Park", the DOURO COLINAS project was born.<br />It is in the abrupt transition of the granites of the plateau and the first folds of shale to the river Douro that is, among cliffs and cliffs, the farm with 450ha of which 106ha of vineyard.</p>
<p></p><p><span>Quinta de S. José is a family project that began in early 1999 by the will of the João’s father, Ruy Brito e Cunha, due to the excellent location of the houses in the Quinta, practically on the side of the river.</span></p>
<p></p><p>Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo estate has 120ha over the Douro river, along 1.5 km on the right bank, in the heart of the Douro (subregion of Cima Corgo). Of these, 85ha are planted with carefully maintained vines, all letter A, framed in the wonderful and unique UNESCO landscape</p>
<p></p><p><span>Why Blend? because this is definitely the great asset of the incredible variety of grape varieties, regions, terroirs and why not, of climate, striking features of this country that is Portugal, so the .pt, because it is in Portugal that all products we work with.</span></p>
<p></p><p>Firmamento Red Wine reveals a harmonious, complex and elegant nose with notes of red fruit mixed with slight floral nuances and some heathery notes. The palate is fresh and complex, with elegant tannins. The wine has a long, smooth finish.</p> <p>Firmamento Red Wine is ideal with cheeses and red meats, although not too spicy.</p>
<p></p><p>The Contraste range includes high quality wines for frequent and carefree consumption. Classical golds, which reveal their roots in the abundant fruit and somewhat wild character that is the trait of the region, here mastered with mastery by a binomial viticulture-enology that emphasizes the integration, harmony and affability. As usual in Portugal, wines that shine higher at the table, accompanying food.</p>
<p></p><p>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. <span id="result_box" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Since its foundation</span> that MESSIAS <span lang="en" xml:lang="en">has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions:</span> 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> <p></p>
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Dourosa red is an easy drinking wine. It isperfect with Italian cuisine, white meat such as chicken or pork and fish.
