Messias, 1997

Quinta do Cachao Vintage Port, Douro

Description and Reviews:
The 1997 Messias Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a true masterpiece of Portuguese winemaking, offering a glimpse into the exceptional terroir of the Douro Valley, the hallmark of a great vintage and the artistry of Caves Messias. With its depth, complexity, and elegance, it is a wine to be savoured and cherished on special occasions, celebrations, and moments of indulgence.

Tasting Notes:
Deep, opaque ruby colour with hints of garnet at the rim. Its aroma is intoxicating, with ripe dark fruits, dried figs, raisins, dark chocolate, spice, tobacco, and cedar. The palate is rich, velvety, and full-bodied, with luscious fruit flavours, rip berry notes, cocoa, coffee, and sweet spices. Firm tannins provide structure and aging potential, while balanced acidity ensures a harmonious finish. The wine has the potential to further develop and evolve with extended bottle ageing, gaining complexity and depth over time.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. This is the kind of wine that can be enjoyed now or aged even further to allow its flavors to develop and evolve over time. Whether you're sipping it on its own or pairing it with a rich dessert like chocolate mousse or a selection of aged cheeses, a vintage port is sure to be a memorable experience.

Messias was founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. The management is still held by the descendants of the Messias family. Since its foundation, the company has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions: Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. Messias is based in Mealhada, a small city in central Portugal, in the heart of Bairrada region. Here the company has approximately 160 hectares of vineyards. It is one of the few groups which produces and sells a complete range of wines and spirits from the finest Portuguese regions as well as its own estates.

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How to store your Vintage Port
Vintage Port, like all fine wines, prefers to remain undisturbed, lying on its side in a dark and at least slightly humid place at a stable temperature of between 10°C and 14°C to mature properly.