Messias, 1968

Colheita Port, Douro
96 Points- Wine Advocate (MS)

Description and Reviews:
Ports from older vintages like the 1968 Messias Colheita are considered rare and highly collectible. They are sought after by Port enthusiasts and collectors for their rarity, quality, and historical significance.The extended aging process that colheita ports undergo allows the wines to develop a complex bouquet and a smooth, mellow character.

Tasting notes
This 1968 Colheita Port wine is a cask-aged single vintage, with a medium brown colour and amber rim. It has a clean, developed nose with notes of toffee, caramel, vanilla, hazelnuts, figs, and sweet baking spices. The palate is smooth, with medium acidity, tannins, and pronounced flavour intensity. The alcohol is reported as 20% but seems lower indicating freshness. This port is an absolutely sublime experience and is expected to last for several more years.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. Once opened colheita Port should be stored in a fridge and should be consumed within 3 months.

Messias a renowned Portuguese wine producer, has a history dating back to 1926. Located in the Douro Valley, it is known for its high-quality Port wines and a range of still wines from various regions. The company produces traditional Portuguese grape varieties and aged them in oak barrels. It also produces still wines from regions like Douro, Dão, and Bairrada. With several quintas, Messias is family-owned and committed to quality and tradition, showcasing Portugal's diverse wine regions.


Colheita Port Storage
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of Colheita Port wine.