
Messias Porto
The Portuguese winery Messias Porto was founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista in Quinta do Cachão. Baptista remained managing director until 1973; the winery has been family-owned ever since. The vineyards are located in close proximity to the Douro River and comprise a total vineyard area of over 200 hectares. Various red and white grape varieties are cultivated on the predominantly schist soils to produce high-quality wines. Red grape varieties include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Baga, and Touriga Nacional, while white varieties include Loureiro, Arinto, and Trajadura. In addition to classic wines, Messias Porto also offers port and sparkling wines. Prémios Grandes Escolhas, 02/2018 Best Port Wine Producer
Since 1926 on the Douro: Port wine and still wines from Quinta do Cachão
Messias Baptista founded the winery in 1926 directly on the banks of the Douro River – and it remains family-owned to this day. Touriga Nacional, Syrah, and Baga grapes are cultivated on over 200 hectares of slate soils for red wines, while Arinto and Loureiro are used for white wines. The winery is particularly renowned for its Port wine, having been awarded Best Producer at the Prémios Grandes Escolhas in 2018.








