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, 1965
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
Messias
70 Years of Port Collection
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny
Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box
A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles. 30 year old and 40 year old Rich Tawny Ports which add up to 70 Years.
Messias 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
This lovely 40 year old has a wonderful tawny colour and is fragrant with a vivid roast almond and summer fruits flavour. It is full of personality, has a lively richness and a mouth watering finish.
Messias 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Messias shows incredible length a deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Messias, 1952
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
Messias
Triunvirato No 7, Vinho Tinto
Douro Red Wine
18.5 points - Revista de Vinhos***
Special Offer | Was £59.95 | Now £39.95
Offer ends Friday the 3rd of April
Triunvirato is a unique fine wine that is drawn from a blend of the finest wines from Caves Messias three finest vineyards. A special label, typically reserved for exceptional wines that are produced in limited quantities and represent the pinnacle of the winery’s craftsmanship.
Tasting Notes
In the glass this wine is a deep ruby red with hints of garnet, indicating potential for aging. Its nose is complex, with ripe red and black fruits like cherries, blackberries, and plums, along with spices like black pepper and cloves. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a blend of ripe fruits and oak influences. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 23 in Stock
Messias
Tawny Port
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: £14.95
Stock: 82 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Special Reserve Tawny Port
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: £15.95
Stock: 10 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: 92 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: £14.95
Stock: 34 in Stock
Messias
Rosé Port
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: 47 in Stock
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
Stock: Out of Stock
Messias, 1982
Colheita Port
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: £125.00
Stock: Out of Stock
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
Stock: Out of Stock