PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). Messias 10 Years Old Tawny Port 6 x 0.75L DESCRIPTION The company was founded in 1926 by Mr. Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. The management is still held by the descendants of MESSIAS family. Since its foundation that MESSIAS has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions: Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. The company is also known for the high quality of its Champagne method Sparkling wines and aged Brandies. MESSIAS is based at Mealhada, a small city in central Portugal, in the heart of Bairrada region. Here the company has over 60,000 square meters of plants, and approximately 160 ha of vineyards, of which 70 are dedicated to the production of the famous wines of The Quinta do Valdoeiro (Estate). At Ferradosa (Douro Valley), Messias owns 200 ha of land being, 110 ha occupied with vineyards for the production of Port Wine and Douro Quinta do Cachão. There are over 5,000 square meters, for wine making, stocking and ageing. The bottling of Vinho do Porto takes place at Vila Nova de Gaia in 10,000 square meters area. A branch office and shipment division are based there. WINEMAKER: Ana Urbano. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast 90 Points, Revista Adega 17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 89 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards Silver Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 17.5 Points, Revista de Vinhos WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Barroca & Tinta Roriz. VINIFICATION Fermentation interrupted by the addiction of brandy. Ageing in cask during 10 Years till bottling. TASTING NOTES Tawny colour. Rich and complex aroma, with notes of dry fruits. Velvety and full at taste, retaining a pleasant freshness. Long final. SERVING It is perfectly paired with duck and traditional desserts. It should be served between 10ºC and 12ºC. Consume in moderation.