Messias
Caves Messias is an historic Port Wine producer, world famous for both their Vintage and Colheita Ports. The company was founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista and has remained in his descendants’ hands to this day, his heirs now sitting together on the board of directors. The company keeps an extensive back catalogue of rare and sought-after vintages.
Messias’ most famous estate, Quinta do Cachão, sits in the subregion Cima Corgo – the most inhospitable area within the Douro. This estate takes its name from the Cachão de Valeira: a large rock which prevented navigation down the river, and the reason the subregion was not used to cultivate grapes until the early 19th century. The Cachão was destroyed in 1807, allowing estates to spring up along the valley – including the eponymous Quinta. Vines on the estate were first planted in 1845 by Barão do Seixo, before being sold to Afonso Cabral years on. Cabral’s family kept the property throughout the Phylloxera blight that nearly destroyed European wine, before finally selling it to the Messias family in 1956; the family proceeded to buy the neighbouring estate of Quinta do Rei two years later, then began complete renovations of the two estates.
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Messias, 1966
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
A very rare bottle of Vintage Port from the outstanding 1966 Vintage - these are the only bottles available in the UK and they are a true rarity. Unlike the colheita ports from the same year, this wine has aged in the bottle for nearly 50 years (As opposed to a barrel). It is among the rarest category of ports and is a delight for the port connoisseur.
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Price: $304.27 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Messias, 1966
Colheita Port, Douro
Gold, Trophy, International Wine Challenge
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: $179.18 USD
Stock: 19 in Stock
Messias, 1965
Colheita Port, Douro
Colheita Ports are known for their elegance and finesse. The 1965 Messias Colheita Port showcases the characteristics of a single year and reflects the careful aging process in oak barrels. Only bottled recently, this wine should have maintained a lively freshness.
Tasting notes
In the glass it exhibits a brilliant tawny colour. Fresh with, with a orange blossom bouquet that brings out further aromas of dried fruits, roasted almonds and walnuts, wood and spices due to the prolonged time this wine has spent in cask. This gradual oxidation has created a soft and harmonious port full of complex flavour characteristics. …
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Price: $390.82 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Messias, 1965
Colheita Port, Douro
Bottled in 1978
The Messias colheita port from the 1965 vintage is well-regarded for its balance, elegance, and maturity. It is appreciated for the ability to showcase the characteristics of a single vintage while offering the complexity of long aging in oak barrels.
Tasting notes:
A tawny colour with a little haziness to be expected in older colheita ports. Aromas of dried fruits, roasted nuts, wood and spices due to the prolonged time this wine has spent in cask and due to the gradual oxidation which created a soft and harmonious port full of complex flavour characteristics. The finish is long and satisfying. …
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Price: $323.20 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Messias, 1965
Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port
A very rare bottle of Vintage Port from the notable 1965 Vintage. Unlike the cask-aged colheita ports from the same year, this wine has aged slowly in the bottle for more than fifty years. This is among the rarest category of ports- a port wine to be savoured and cherished on special occasions, celebrations, and moments of indulgence.
Tasting Notes
The 1965 Vintage has a medium intensity - amber with a hint of orange. On the nose the wine is clean, med to pronounced intensity, dried fruits, caramel, grenadine, mint and grilled nuts (hazelnut / almond). Sweet, med+ acidity that keeps it fresh and well balanced, full body, pronounced intensity, and superb length. …
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Price: $304.27 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock
Messias, 1964
Colheita Single Harvest Tawny Port
This 60 year old Colheita Port from 1964 makes a wonderul gift for someone celebrating their 60th Birthday or anniversary.
The 1964 Messias colheita port from the outstanding 1964 vintage has been aged in a barrel until bottling in 2022. The port has a beautiful amber colour with greenish hints indicating that this is a colheita of great age, The aroma has dried fruit and balsamic notes, the palate is intense and well balanced.
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. …
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Price: $439.50 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock
Messias
70 Years of Port
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny
***Presented in Our Two-Bottle 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: $228.54 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Messias, 1952
Colheita Port, Douro
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: $527.40 USD
Stock: 21 in Stock
Messias
Triunvirato No 7, Vinho Tinto, Douro
Clearance Offer | Was £59.95 | Now £29.95
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: $40.50 USD
Stock: 29 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Vinho Verde, White Wine
Case of 6x75cl Bottles
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: $81.07 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Vinho Verde, White Wine
Single Bottle
A wonderful summer 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: $13.46 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Messias
Ruby & Tawny Port Duo
Includes double leather effect gift box
A great introduction to the two main styles of Port, this Messias Ruby and Tawny Duo makes a great selection all year round.
Tasting Notes:
Messias Ruby Port
Dark ruby colour. Aromas of ripe red fruits and floral notes. It is delicate, with balanced sweetness and pleasant finish.
These full bodied, fruity red ports are the ideal partner for a cheeseboard, chocolate dessert or even an intense Port wine reduction. Full flavoured cheeses such as a good farmhouse Cheddar or Red Leicester would harmoniously accompany this port style.
Messias Tawny Port
Aromas of red fruit jam combined with delicate wood and vanilla hints. …
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Price: $47.26 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock
Messias
Sale
Tawny Port, Douro
Special Offer | Was £16.95 | Now £12.49
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: $17.51 USD
Stock: 26 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: $24.27 USD
Stock: 72 in Stock
Messias
Ruby Port, Douro
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: $22.92 USD
Stock: 84 in Stock
Messias, Non Vintage
Sale
Rosé Port
Special Offer | £12.49
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: $16.89 USD
Stock: 118 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: $22.92 USD
Stock: 51 in Stock
Messias, 1985
Colheita Port
A rare Messias 1985 Colheita Port exemplifies the characteristics of a well-aged Tawny Port, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness, fruitiness, and complexity. It's a wine to be savored slowly. Its depth of flavors and smooth texture make it a memorable choice for Port wine enthusiasts seeking a refined and sophisticated experience.
Tasting notes:
Deep amber colour with hints of orange and mahogany, indicating its age. Its nose features dried fruits with a raisin-like sweetness, nut notes, caramel, toffee, and brown sugar from extended oak aging. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with sweet flavours of caramelized sugar, molasses, and dark chocolate. …
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Price: $160.92 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Messias
60 years of Port
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 20 Year Old Tawny
***Presented in Our Two-Bottle Leather Effect Gift Box***
A wonderful gift for a 60th anniversary. This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port beautifully presented in a silk lined gift box:
Messias blends its magnificent Tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars, (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
Messias 40 Year Old Tawny:
Bright amber opulent walnut aromas. A powerful attack of dried apricot and marmalade. Incredibly complex and a profound searing mouth cleansing acidity with an incredibly long length.
Messias 20 Year Old Tawny:
***92 Points Robert Parker***
Great character and complex flavours, dried fruits and fine oak mixed with spices. …
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Price: $201.49 USD
Stock: Out of Stock