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Gigi Santinoli
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This mature Merlot presents a ruby core fading to garnet at the rim. The nose shows ripe plum, black cherry, and dried fig, layered with soft spice and light earthy notes. On the palate it is medium-bodied and rounded, with mellow tannins supporting flavours of stewed dark fruit and a touch of tobacco, leading to a smooth, balanced finish.

Decanting: Stand upright for 2–3 days to allow sediment to settle. Decant gently through a fine strainer and aerate for around 1 hour before serving at 16–18°C. Fragile corks are common; strain any fragments during decanting.
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Price: £35.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Rocca Bernarda - Riserva

This Merlot Riserva shows a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights. The nose opens with black cherries, plum, gentle spice, and subtle hints of leather and earth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and smooth, with soft tannins carrying flavours of stewed dark fruits and a touch of cocoa, finishing balanced, elegant, and lingering.

Decanting: Stand upright for 2–3 days to allow sediment to settle. Decant carefully through a fine strainer and aerate 1–2 hours before serving at 16–18°C. Fragile corks are common; strain any fragments during decanting.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

G. Ferlat

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

di Pramaggiore, Lison

Appearance:
Deep garnet with brick-orange edges, showing clear signs of maturity and long bottle ageing.

Nose:
Aromas are evolved and complex, with dried plum, stewed cherry, and redcurrant alongside savoury notes of leather, tobacco leaf, and cedarwood. Subtle tertiary aromas of forest floor, dried herbs, and earthy mushroom develop with time in the glass.

Palate:
Soft and rounded on entry, with gentle, mellow tannins. The fruit has shifted from fresh to dried and cooked characteristics—think prune, dried cherry, and fig. These are balanced by savoury notes of tea leaf, spice, and earthy undertones. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

10 Year Old Tawny Port
91 points - Wine Enthusiast

The Messias 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a blend of wines that have been aged for an average of ten years in oak barrels, which imparts a rich, complex character to the final product. Tawny ports, in general, are known for their smoothness and nutty flavours, and the 10-year aging process enhances these characteristics, adding layers of dried fruit, spice, and caramel notes.

Tasting Notes
Golden amber with hints of mahogany, reflecting its aging process. Rich and complex aromas with bags of spice, caramel, marmalade, nutty and fig flavours. Wonderfully viscous and warm on the palate, it delivers a fully textured and well-structured river of dried fruit flavours. …
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Price: £22.95
Stock: 100 in Stock

10 Year Old White Port
50cl Bottle
90 Points - Wine Advocate

Messias 10 year old white Port
A fairly rare style of port that has been aged for a minimum of ten years in oak barrels, allowing it to develop a complex array of flavors and aromas. While white ports are less common than their red counterparts, they offer a captivating alternative with their distinctive flavour profile and versatility.


Tasting notes:
In the glass, this aged white port typically exhibits a golden or amber hue, reflecting its extended period of maturation. On the nose, expect a rich and aromatic bouquet characterized by notes of dried fruits such as apricot, peach, and figs, along with hints of honey, caramel, and spices. …
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Price: £29.95
Stock: 39 in Stock

Colheita Port

Step back in time and indulge in the splendour of the past with the 1952 Messias Colheita Port. Crafted by Caves Messias, a renowned Portuguese winery steeped in tradition, this exquisite fortified wine offers a journey through history in every sip. With its deep mahogany hue and captivating aroma, this Colheita Port unveils a tapestry of flavours accumulated over decades of meticulous aging in oak barrels.

Tasting notes:
Deep, lustrous mahogany hue, reminiscent of aged oak and antique leather. Its aroma is a symphony of dried fruits, with intense notes of figs, dates, raisins, orange peel, toasted almonds, and spices. …
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Price: £390.00
Stock: 19 in Stock

Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port
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Messias 1965 Vintage Port
A remarkable rarity from the distinguished 1965 vintage, this Library Release Vintage Port from Messias offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a true piece of Portuguese wine history. Unlike the Colheita Ports of the same year, which matured in cask, this wine has aged gracefully in bottle for over six decades. It belongs to one of the rarest categories of Port – a wine made to be savoured slowly and shared on the most special occasions.

Tasting Notes
Now 60 years old, the 1965 Vintage shows a medium amber hue with delicate orange tones. The nose is clean and complex, offering pronounced aromas of dried fruits, caramel, grenadine, grilled hazelnuts, toasted almonds, and a hint of fresh mint. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port

Messias 1965 Vintage Port
A remarkable rarity from the distinguished 1965 vintage, this Library Release Vintage Port from Messias offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a true piece of Portuguese wine history. Unlike the Colheita Ports of the same year, which matured in cask, this wine has aged gracefully in bottle for over six decades. It belongs to one of the rarest categories of Port – a wine made to be savoured slowly and shared on the most special occasions.

Tasting Notes
Now 60 years old, the 1965 Vintage shows a medium amber hue with delicate orange tones. The nose is clean and complex, offering pronounced aromas of dried fruits, caramel, grenadine, grilled hazelnuts, toasted almonds, and a hint of fresh mint. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 16 in Stock

1966 Colheita Port Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge
Was £225 Now £189
Nearly 60 Years in Cask Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port

Colheita Ports like the 1966 Messias are known for their exceptional aging potential. The extended aging in oak barrels allows the wine to develop complexity and a smooth, mellow character over time.

Award tasting note
"Light mahogany with wide lemon rim, raisin dated and tangerine on the rich, warm nose, generous, profound but stylish on the palate with rich supple fruit and a flossy texture, savour & deep with lovely fleshing finish".

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. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 33 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
Messias Library Release

The 1966 vintage in the Douro was marked by classic conditions — a balanced growing season that allowed for full physiological ripeness without excessive heat. In the mid-20th century, producers like Messias focussed on traditional, patiently crafted Ports, favouring extended cask ageing and careful bottle evolution. Quinta do Cachão, perched on steep schist terraces in the Cima Corgo, has long been respected for its well-structured, expressive Ports, and this 1966 Vintage is a distinguished example of that era’s style: balanced, quietly powerful and beautifully aged.

Tasting Notes:
Now a deep amber-ruby with tawny reflections at the rim, the bouquet is richly evolved and multilayered. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 20 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port

The 1967 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port from Messias represents a notable bottling from their renowned estate in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Vintage Ports are among the rarest category of ports making them a valued addition to any Port and Wine enthusiast's collection.

Tasting Notes
Tawny in colour with well-developed aromas in the bottle, intense and complex with notes of spices and dry fruit. The palate shows freshness and smooth tannins, with a long and pleasant finish.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. …
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Price: £192.50
Stock: 10 in Stock

Colheita Port
96 Points - Wine Advocate (MS)

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. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port

The 1975 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a notable expression of Port wine from the Douro Valley, specifically crafted from grapes grown at the Quinta do Cachão estate by Messias. This Port exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of Douro Valley winemaking, highlighting the estate’s dedication to quality and the unique characteristics of its terroir.

Tasting Notes
The medium brick colour with slight garnet hues reflects its age and maturity. On the nose aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and cherries, possibly with hints of dried fruits like figs and dates. …
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Price: £150.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
Messias Library Release

The 1976 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port from Messias represents a classic expression of the renowned Douro Valley's terroir and wine making craftsmanship. The estate has a rich history of Port wine production, dating back generations. It is known for producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its vineyards and the Douro’s microclimates.

Tasting Notes
Tawny colour. Caramel, coffee, figs and walnuts in the nose. Medium body. Mature and appearing in flavour - raisins and dried fruit in abundance. Elegant and complex with an attractive and good finish. VWP Tasting 2016. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Colheita Port
92 Points- Robert Parker
Gold Award - IWC

Colheita Ports like the 1977 Messias are aged in oak barrels for extended periods, often more than thirty years, which allows them to develop a distinctive character and smoothness over time. This aging process enhances their depth and complexity, making them highly prized among Port enthusiasts.

Tasting notes
Tawny colour with amber reflections, indicating extended oak barrel aging. Its nose features dried fruit aromas, nut notes, complex spice aromas, and subtle caramel, toffee, and vanilla notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a smooth texture, with rich flavors of caramelized nuts, dried fruits, and butterscotch. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 16 in Stock

Quinta da Cachao Vintage Port

This 1977 Vintage Port Wine from Messias is an great port from an outstanding year. Quinta do Cachão is a distinguished wine estate within the portfolio of Caves Messias. Located in the Douro Valley, the estate benefits from the region's prime terroir for producing high-quality Port wines. This vintage port has been aged to perfection and now drinking at peak.

Tasting Notes:
Pale tawny colour with garnet highlights. Caramel and nuts in the nose with cinnamon and clove spice. Well structured palate and balanced, with smooth tannins that give it great staying power. Mature, elegant and complex with an attractive and good finish. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 18 in Stock

Colheita Port

The 1980 Messias Colheita port is well-regarded for its balanced sweetness and complex profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy tawny and colheita style ports.

Tasting notes:
Pale Tawny wine, with personalized aromatic evolution, with well defined tertiary aromas, enhancing a noble wood with vanillas, good and elegant presence of the “Vinagrinho”, noble volatile acidity, and spices, mild notes of pepper and clove with a slight nutmeg touch. At taste is powerful and fresh revealing well its age, delighting us with its long after taste.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 32 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port

1980 Messias – Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

A beautifully mellow, fully mature single-quinta Vintage Port from the classic Messias lodge. The colour sits between deep garnet and tawny at the rim. The nose is evocative and layered: dried fig and date, black cherry liqueur and plum conserve, orange peel, cocoa and coffee bean, with polished old-oak tones, walnut and warm spice; a gentle eucalyptus/menthol lift adds freshness.

Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet black fruits fold into caramelised nut, dark chocolate and nougat; the spirit is well-knit, acidity lively, and the once-firm tannins now velvety and resolved. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Quinta do Cachao Vintage Port

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. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 29 in Stock

Baga
Bairrada Red Wine in Gift Box

Bairrada Messias Baga is a distinguished red wine originating from the Bairrada region of Portugal, crafted by Caves Messias, a renowned winery with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality wines. This particular wine showcases the Baga grape, which is indigenous to the region and known for its robust character and aging potential.

Tasting Notes Intense ruby colour transitioning to garnet, intense and complex aroma where truffles are involved with balsamic nuances. Everything at its point of maximum maturity. Muscular profile, but with very round and precise tannins. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 17 in Stock

Colheita Port
91 Points - Revista de Vinhos

The 2003 Messias Colheita Port is a well-aged expression of a dated Port, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruitiness, sweetness, and complexity. Its decadent flavours and smooth texture make it a delightful treat for tawny and colheita Port wine enthusiasts.

Tasting notes:
This cask-aged Port shows aromas of dried fruits, spices, and vanilla. The palate is rich and velvety, with sweet flavours like caramel, toffee, and dark chocolate. Intense fruitiness with jammy prunes and dates, and walnut undertones. Balanced acidity provides freshness amidst sweetness, and a long, lingering finish with warmth from the alcohol content. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 15 in Stock

Colheita Port
90 Points -Wine Enthusiast

The 2005 Messias Colheita port is well-regarded for its balanced sweetness and complex profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy tawny and colheita style ports.

Tasting notes:
Tawny colour with red hues. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate, the berry flavours persist with integrated tannins and hints of vanilla. Smooth and balanced by refreshing acidity. Despite its age, it retains much of its original ripe fruitiness, which is enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 28 in Stock

Colheita Port

Colheita Ports are known for their elegance and finesse. The 2008 Messias Colheita Port showcases the characteristics of a single vintage and reflects the careful aging process in oak barrels.

Tasting notes:
Tawny colour with amber reflections, indicating prolonged ageing. Aromas of dried fruits like figs, dates, and apricots. Notes of almonds and walnuts, with hints of caramel and toffee. Hints of spices and a touch of oak. Smooth and velvety palate, with a wide range of flavours, including dried fruits and nuts. The sweetness is balanced by a good level of acidity, which adds structure and complexity. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 33 in Stock

Colheita Port

The Messias Colheita from the 2009 vintage A refined and elegant cask-aged Port, showcasing the craftsmanship of Messias in producing quality fortified wines. It would be ideal for those who enjoy Tawny Ports with depth, maturity, and a smooth, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
The extensive barrel ageing has given this wine a tawny colour with an expressive nose of wild dried fruit aromas where nutty undertones stand out. On the palate, caramel nuances complement the dried fruit leading to a sweet vanilla touch. It finishes long with a persistent and fine aftertaste.

Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 17 in Stock