Messias
Caves Messias is an iconic producer of Port Wine, renowned worldwide for its exceptional Vintage and Colheita Ports. Established in 1926 by Messias Baptista, the company has remained family-owned, with his descendants continuing the tradition of excellence and innovation. Messias Port is celebrated for its extensive collection of rare and sought-after vintages, making it a favorite among collectors and connoisseurs.
At the heart of Messias Port is its flagship estate, Quinta do Cachão, located in the rugged Cima Corgo subregion of the Douro Valley. Named after the Cachão de Valeira, a massive rock that once blocked river navigation, the estate's history is as rich as its wines. Vines were first planted in 1845, enduring challenges such as the Phylloxera epidemic, before the estate was acquired by the Messias family in 1956. The family later expanded with the purchase of Quinta do Rei in 1958, initiating significant renovations to elevate their winemaking legacy.
Today, Messias Port embodies a blend of tradition and modernity, producing ports that reflect the unique terroir of the Douro Valley. From its historic roots to its world-class reputation, Messias Port continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in Port Wine.
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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: £14.95
Stock: 47 in Stock
Messias
Ruby Port
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: £14.95
Stock: 106 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
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: £14.95
Stock: 60 in Stock
Messias
Port Collection
Rosé, Ruby, Special Reserve Tawny, White,2019 LBV Port
ISP £85+ Special Offer - All Five £69
A 5 bottle showcase introducing the styles of port available from the Messias family port house.
Rosé, Ruby, Special Reserve Tawny, White and LBV Port.
Rosé port
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. Perfect for hot summer days or cocktails.
White Sweet port
This sweet white port from Messias has a lovely golden colour in the glass and a slight citrus aroma with a hint of wood. …
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Price: £69.00
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Messias, Tasting Experience
Miniatures Selection
Heritage of Douro in a Glass (6 x 5cl bottles)
Discover the richness of Port Wine tradition with this beautifully curated set of six miniature Ports from the esteemed house of Messias. Each 5cl bottle offers a window into the craftsmanship and history of a family deeply rooted in the Douro Valley since 1956.
Grown in the iconic vineyards of Quinta do Cachão, Messias Ports are born from the region’s five noble grape varieties – *Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca,* and *Tinto Cão*. The result? Wines celebrated for their balance, elegance, and unmistakable quality.
What’s Inside:
- **Tawny**
A sweet, approachable Tawny with aromas of red fruit jam and subtle vanilla from gentle oak aging. …
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Price: £23.50
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Messias, 2004
Colheita Port
The Messias colheita port wine from the good 2004 vintage comes from a unique category of port wines that are made from a single vintage and aged in oak barrels for a minimum of seven years before bottling. Unlike Tawny Ports, which are blends of multiple vintages, Colheita Ports reflect the characteristics of a specific year, much like Vintage Ports, but they are aged longer in wood, leading to a more complex flavour profile.
Tasting notes:
Beautiful straw colour. Young, fruity fresh aromas that evolve over time, giving rise to a bouquet that brings out the aromas of dried fruits, aromas of roasting, wood and spices. …
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Price: £36.95
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Messias, 1979
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
A true rarity, these 1979 Vintage Ports are a special release from the Messias Cellars in Porto where they have been laying undisturbed since original bottling. A wonderful mature port from a vintage that is not often seen and is scarcely available these days.
Tasting Notes:
The 1979 Messias Cachao port is fully mature with a tawny colour. This bottle was decanted 4 hours prior to tasting. On the nose there are notes of molasses, honey and butterscotch. On the palate there is a good balance, and an elevated acidity that balances the sweetness. Notes of walnut and hazelnut on the palate as well as a little coffee and molasses. …
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Price: £139.00
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Messias, 1970
Colheita Port
Single Harvest Tawny Port
Bottled in 1979
The Messias colheita port from the excellent 1970 vintage has been aged in a barrel.
The extended barrel aging has given this wine a complex fusion of dried fruit and cedar notes. On the palate the wine is smooth and full bodies with plenty nuts and sweet fruit on the palate, fine balance. A tremendous finish which goes on forever. There's no question about the quality on display here.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: Out of Stock