Messias
Caves Messias is an historic Port Wine producer, world famous for both their Vintage and Colheita Ports. The company was founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista and has remained in his descendants’ hands to this day, his heirs now sitting together on the board of directors. The company keeps an extensive back catalogue of rare and sought-after vintages.
Messias’ most famous estate, Quinta do Cachão, sits in the subregion Cima Corgo – the most inhospitable area within the Douro. This estate takes its name from the Cachão de Valeira: a large rock which prevented navigation down the river, and the reason the subregion was not used to cultivate grapes until the early 19th century. The Cachão was destroyed in 1807, allowing estates to spring up along the valley – including the eponymous Quinta. Vines on the estate were first planted in 1845 by Barão do Seixo, before being sold to Afonso Cabral years on. Cabral’s family kept the property throughout the Phylloxera blight that nearly destroyed European wine, before finally selling it to the Messias family in 1956; the family proceeded to buy the neighbouring estate of Quinta do Rei two years later, then began complete renovations of the two estates.
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Messias
Ruby & Tawny Port Duo
Includes double leather effect gift box
A great introduction to the two main styles of Port, this Messias Ruby and Tawny Duo makes a great selection all year round.
Tasting Notes:
Messias Ruby Port
Dark ruby colour. Aromas of ripe red fruits and floral notes. It is delicate, with balanced sweetness and pleasant finish.
These full bodied, fruity red ports are the ideal partner for a cheeseboard, chocolate dessert or even an intense Port wine reduction. Full flavoured cheeses such as a good farmhouse Cheddar or Red Leicester would harmoniously accompany this port style.
Messias Tawny Port
Aromas of red fruit jam combined with delicate wood and vanilla hints. …
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Price: $50.63 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Messias
Tawny Port, Douro
The Messias Tawny Port is a style of fortified wine produced by Caves Messias, characterized by its amber colour and complex flavour profile that develops from extended aging in wooden barrels. Such wines are typically less fruity and more nuanced compared to Ruby Port.
Tasting Notes:
Amber colour with aromas of dried fruits, toasted nuts, caramel, and occasionally a hint of spice or vanilla. On the palate it is smooth and balanced, with notes of nuts, dried fruits (such as figs and raisins), caramel, and hints of citrus peel.
Serving & Food Pairing
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: $22.03 USD
Stock: 18 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Special Reserve Tawny Port
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The Messias Special Reserve Tawny is a higher-quality version of their standard Tawny Port, typically aged longer and offering greater complexity and depth.
Tasting Notes:
Deep amber to mahogany colour, reflecting extended aging. Rich and complex aroma, with pronounced notes of dried figs, raisins, almonds and walnuts, caramel, and hints of spice and vanilla. It shows a smooth and well-rounded mouthfeel, featuring a harmonious blend of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and spice. It has a long, elegant finish with a hint of sweetness.
Serving & Food Pairing
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: $18.20 USD
Stock: 62 in Stock
Messias
White Sweet Port
White port, made from a blend of local white Portuguese grapes is a little less intense than a tawny or a ruby and is one of the great summer sun-downers, simpler than fino sherry but just as refreshing!
This sweet white port from Messias has a lovely golden colour in the glass and a slight citrus aroma with a hint of wood. Fine and well balanced it is a superb after dinner drink, aperitif or, like they do in Portugal, mix in equal parts to tonic and garnish with a slice of lemon - a refreshing change to G&T.
Messias was founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. …
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Price: $22.03 USD
Stock: 37 in Stock
Messias
Ruby Port, Douro
This Ruby Port, produced by Messias, is a lovely fresh wine with a youthful, fruity character. Made from a blend of traditional Portuguese grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinta Cão, it is typically aged for a shorter period of time n large oak casks, which helps preserve the vibrant fruit flavours and deep colour.
Tasting Notes:
A remarkable medley of ripe red and black berry flavours, with ripe cherries, plums, and dates, exhibiting some concentration and depth. Fresh-faced and youthful, the Messias Ruby Port delivers lip-smacking sweetness with subtle tannin. …
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Price: $22.03 USD
Stock: 74 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
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Rosé Port
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The Messias Rosé Port is a fortified wine from Portugal produced by Messias from their vineyard at Quinta do Cachao. Porto Rosé is made exclusively from red grapes, fermented at low temperature in order to preserve the most delicate fruit aromas. It’s tremendously easy to drink, either by itself or as a cocktail.
Tasting notes:
Salmon in colour the Messias Rose Port has a very inviting nose with aromas of wild strawberry and watermelon, fresh and easy. Easy and light on the palate, but with that classic Porto velvety texture. This Port is fun to drink and has serious, pure aromas of young red fruits and tropical fruits. …
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Price: $16.24 USD
Stock: 95 in Stock
Messias, 1982
Colheita Port, Douro
The 1982 Messias Colheita Port represents a fine example of a meticulously crafted Tawny Port, showcasing the expertise and tradition of Messias in producing high-quality Port wines.
Tasting notes:
A complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodied with walnuts, caramel, vanilla and sweet prunes enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine.
Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: $162.50 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Messias, 1966
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
A very rare bottle of Vintage Port from the outstanding 1966 Vintage - these are the only bottles available in the UK and they are a true rarity. Unlike the colheita ports from the same year, this wine has aged in the bottle for nearly 50 years (As opposed to a barrel). It is among the rarest category of ports and is a delight for the port connoisseur.
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Price: $292.50 USD
Stock: Out of Stock