Technical sheet
Type Of Wine: | fortified wine |
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Appellation: | Port (Porto and Douro, Portugal) |
Cellar: | Caves Messias |
Volume: | 75cl Other volumes |
Grapes: | Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Çao |
Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Alcohol Vol.: | 19% |
Wine Level In The Bottle: | Mid-Shoulder (ME - Mi-Epaule) |
Description
Messias Ruby (Tempranillo, Tinta Amarela, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Çao)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Messias Ruby has a ruby red colour.
- Nose: Gentle aromas of ripe red fruits go along with floral scents to complete the bouquet.
- Mouth: Delicate and sweet on the palate, with nice fruity and spicy notes. Pleasant, simple, and dry, with a sweet aftertaste splashed with cherry.
APPELLATION: Port
VINEYARD: Caves Messias. Established in 1926, this family-owned business is notorious for producing fantastic wines from the main regions in Portugal: Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. The company offers a wide range of wines and spirits, having gained popularity for their Champagnes, sparkling wines, and aged brandies.
GRAPES: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Tinto Cão.
PREPARATION: The grapes are carefully harvested and collected for vinification. Upon arrival, the fruits are gently crushed and softly pressed prior to fermentation. The fermentation process is conducted at a low temperature in stainless steel vats until the must reaches the desired sweetness. Brandy is then added to the must to stop fermentation. This is a young wine, sweet and strong, yet of a delicate nature.
PAIRING: Ideal to accompany many fruit and chocolate based desserts, and caramel treats.
RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14-16°C
ALCOHOL: 19.5%
How to serve
The Winery
Caves Messias

The portuguese vineyard Caves Messias produces excellent wine since 1926. Founded by Mr. Messias Baptista, who acted as a chariman until 1973, it still is a family-owned company. The winery is situated in the center of Portugal in the region of Bairrada, where the estate covers vineyards of aproximately 160 hectares.
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