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, 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: 20 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 31st October
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: 27 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Vinho Verde
Douro White Wine
A wonderful sipper this fresh and spritzy Vinho Verde from Messias perfectly captures the styles of wines that are produced in the area. With mostly youthful, vibrant wines, Messias Vinho Verde represents the quintessential characteristics of the Vinho Verde region, offering a delightful and approachable wine experience.
With a refreshing spritz and low alcohol this Vinho Verde from Messias is food friendly, easy drinking and would find a fitting space in any lunch table or can simply be enjoyed as an aperitif throughout the day. In the glass it reveals a pale lemon colour with green highlights whilst on the nose it displays fresh aromas of lime, green citrus fruit, pear and apple. …
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Price: £12.00
Stock: 31 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: 109 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: 31 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: 7 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: 61 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: 61 in Stock
Messias, 2007
Colheita Port
Messias, as a respected producer, typically crafts Colheita Ports that showcase the unique characteristics of the vintage year. The 2007 Colheita from Messias is likely to be appreciated for its maturity, complexity, and ability to pair well with desserts or as a standalone digestif.
Tasting notes:
Tawny with amber reflections, indicating extensive oak ageing. Aromas of dried fruits such as figs, dates, and apricots, with hints of nuts (walnuts, almonds) and cinnamon and nutmeg spice. Smooth and velvety texture, with flavours reminiscent of dried fruits and nuts. The sweetness and acidity are well-balanced, with a lingering caramel and toffee finish. …
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Price: £28.95
Stock: Out of 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
40 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
93 Points Mark Squires - Wine Advocate
A benchmark 40-year-old tawny from Caves Messias, this port is a showcase of expert ageing and blending. It strikes an exceptional balance between maturity and vibrancy, offering rich oxidative character without becoming overly woody or tired. Ideal for sipping slowly and savouring its nuanced depth, this is a connoisseur’s tawny with remarkable poise.
Tasting Notes:
Messias 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a deeply complex and elegant fortified wine, showing a brilliant amber-brown hue with golden reflections. The nose is intensely aromatic, offering layers of dried figs, toasted almonds, orange peel, vanilla, and aged oak. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: Out of Stock
Messias, 1983
Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port
Excellent Provenance - Library Release
Clearance OFFER- last bottle
Was £99 | Now £75
An excellent vintage year gave us the Messias 1983 bottle. Very impressive for the age of this wine. Powerful yet elegant, with a fine balance and fluidity. Although it is accessible now, this top effort will benefit from another five to ten years bottle age.
Tasting Notes:
Mature tawny colour. Crème caramel and burned sugar in the nose with hints of currants and dried cherries. Full-bodied and rich, with flavours of milk chocolate, toffee and caramel. Balanced acidity and integrated tannins contribute to a structured and long-lasting finish. Mature, elegant and balanced port ready to drink now. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: Out of Stock
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
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: £169.00
Stock: Out of Stock