5/ 5

<p><span>Croft is one of the most distinguished of all Port houses. Founded in 1588, it is the oldest firm still active today as a Port wine producer. The company is renowned above all for its Vintage Ports as well as for its range of wood aged reserves and tawnies, time-honoured styles refined by skill and experience passed down the generations</span></p>

Cryo2302

5/ 5

<p>Rozés is known for creating Douro wines and port wines with excellence and by exceptional processes that combines modern and advanced techniques of winemaking, with the traditional ones.</p>

Riiyo1867

5/ 5

<p>The House of Sandeman was founded in London in 1790 by George Sandeman, a young Scot from Perth who decided to invest £300 borrowed from his father in creating a business marketing wines from Porto (Portugal) and Jerez (Spain). </p> <p>Always a pioneer, Sandeman was the first company to brand its name on a cask with a hot iron. In 1805, the GSC (George Sandeman Co.) signature was a guarantee of quality for the wine it sold. It was also one of the first companies to label and advertise its wines, which in the early nineteenth century were already being exported to several countries in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia. </p> <p>For over two centuries, Sandeman has based its success on a rare capacity for innovation and expertise handed down from generation to generation. Currently, Sandeman clearly stands out as "the" worldwide Port Wine and Sherry brand and proudly signs: "Sandeman, Famous for Pleasure."</p>

Sfr512

5/ 5

<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> <p></p> <p></p>

Dwmn2972

5/ 5

<p>Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. It is dedicated entirely to the production of Port wine since 1692</p>

Tlyo2280

5/ 5

<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>

Qcvt2407

5/ 5

<p>Fonseca has belonged to the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the nineteenth century. Its Vintage Ports are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age.</p> <p>This Brand was created in 1815 by two families, Fonseca and Monteiro. Then came the Guimaraens family who led the firm for over the century and established its reputation as a 'first growth' Vintage Port house. And finally the Yeatmans and their descendants who steered the company successfully through the second half of the 20th century and into the new millennium.</p> <p>Fonseca Bin 27, Fonseca Vintage,Quinta do Panascal and Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage are their most famous Port wines</p> <p></p>

Foyo633

5/ 5

<p><span>Niepoort has been an independent family business since 1842. The Niepoort lodges are located in the historical center of Vila Nova de Gaia</span></p> <p></p>

Nits1841

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmvt2314

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmwh2810

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmbio2817

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmlc2814

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmyo2320

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmtw2808

5/ 5

<p>The house of Romariz was founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz, a well-known family from Oporto. In 1966 the Romariz family retired from the business and sold its brand to the house Guimaraens &amp; Cª. In 1987, Romariz became an integral part of the company The Fladgate Partnership, which focused heavily on the reconstruction of this important brand</p>

Rmvt2310

5/ 5

<p>Founded in 1850 by Manoel da Rocha Romariz and now owned by fladgate Project, The Romariz Port wines are produced by Taylor's and stored in the Taylor's lodges by sold with Romariz label. A brand well known for its vintage wines.</p>

Rmrl2815