Messias
Messias
AboutMessias
Messias began in Mealhada in 1926, when Messias Baptista registered the business that would grow from its Bairrada base into several Portuguese wine regions. His descendants still direct the company, preserving family continuity while producing table wines, traditional-method sparkling wine, brandy and Port. The family acquired Quinta do Cachão in the Cima Corgo in 1956, linking the Port range to Douro vineyards planted with classic varieties on schist soils.
Messias 1968 Colheita Port
Portuguese Fortified
The blend brings together Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão. Amber colour is marked by green hues. The profile is complex and intense, with nutmeg, orange peel and roasted almonds. The wine is full-bodied and complex, and the finish is excellent. Fermentation takes place in a granite lagar, followed by at least seven years of oak ageing.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1970 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Mature garnet in colour, with crème caramel, coffee and black tea rising from a complex, fully developed bouquet. The palate is full-bodied yet balanced, its sweetness held in check by freshness and a gently dry edge. Bright berry fruit lends lift through the middle, while fine savoury detail adds dimension. Elegant and composed, it finishes exceptionally long with lingering caramel, tea and mature fruit.
Messias Quinta do Cachão 1967 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Golden-tawny in colour, with developed aromas of dried fruit, hazelnut and warm spice. The palate is intense and complex, yet freshness keeps the mature sweetness from feeling heavy. Smooth tannins give gentle structure while notes of fig, walnut and bottle-aged savouriness unfold through the middle. Delicate and composed, it finishes long with lingering spice and dried-fruit depth.
Messias 1964 Colheita Tawny Port
Portuguese Fortified
Amber-toned and remarkably fresh, with dried fruit, honey, fig and raisin unfolding alongside balsamic and gently woody notes. The palate is intense yet balanced, its mature sweetness lifted by clear acidity and a persistent sense of freshness. Layered dried-fruit character gives the middle depth without becoming heavy. The finish is long and complex, carrying honeyed fruit, seasoned wood and savoury balsamic detail.
Messias 2013 Clássico Garrafeira Bairrada DOC
Portuguese Red
Intense ruby, with resin, cedar and a cool balsamic lift set against distinctly saline, iodine-like detail. The palate is firm and substantial, shaped by fresh Atlantic acidity, yet the texture remains composed rather than severe. Savoury oak, dark fruit and mineral tension carry through a long, structured and age-worthy finish.
Messias NV 10-Year-Old Dry White Port
Portuguese Fortified
Vanilla and warm spice lead with a floral lift and hints of nutmeg. The palate is dry and golden, combining subtle oak with caramel, dried apricot and lively acidity. Fine wood ageing brings depth without heaviness, carrying honeyed fruit and gentle spice through a long, poised and refreshing finish.
Messias 1980 Colheita Port
Portuguese Fortified
Pale tawny in colour, with evolved aromas of noble wood, vanilla and a fine, lifted volatile note. Pepper, clove and nutmeg bring warm spice to the mature profile. The palate is powerful yet fresh, its balanced sweetness carried through a long, savoury finish. Serve slightly chilled; decanting is not required. Excellent with crème brûlée, treacle tart or nut-based desserts.