Quinta da Devesa carries a secular history. In 1844, the well-known Baron Forrester, included this property in what was the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region. But the most important history of this property began last century, in 1941, when the Fortunato family acquired the Quinta, thus beginning a new phase of greater investment in wine production, with a special focus on Port Wines. Later there are also references to DOC Douro wines, which has strengthened its presence in the national and international wine market. Quinta da Devesa remains today an independent family company, oriented to the future, with presence in several international markets. The investment made in recent years has brought greater recognition by wine lovers and specialized critics. The result of all this is also visible through the huge palate of national and international awards achieved to date.

Winemaking

Quinta da Devesa was from the beginning included in the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region, created by Baron Forrester in 1844. Since 1941, when it was acquired by the Fortunato family, is dedicated to the production of Port and Douro wines. Located in the sub-region Baixo Corgo, 10 kms from Peso da Régua, it is situated on a promontory that dominates the affluence of the Rivers Douro and Corgo and from where one can enjoy a majestic panorama that embraces the valleys of those rivers and the region’s mountains. Its 34 hectares, planted with the grape varieties recommended for the region, extend from an elevation of 60m to 500m, partly facing south, receiving an excellent exposure to the sun, and partly facing north, from where it receives the coolest prevailing winds. This diversity in exposure to the sun and wind causes varying levels of ripeness and development that allow for the timing of harvests under optimum conditions.The Port Wines from Quinta da Devesa are produced exclusively from batches vinified and aged on the property. Since 1941, the vintages considered of superior quality by the family winemakers, were stored and aged in wooden casks. These extraordinary wines are now used to produce Quinta da Devesa Port Wines.This Port resulted from lots of old wines, existing in Quinta da Devesa, made with the noble varieties used in the demarcated Douro region and aged for decades in wooden casks in the warehouses of Quinta da Devesa.

Tasting notes

Notes of toasted caramel, overripe nectarines, a distinctive roasted character. Elegant and silky texture. Soft and evolved nutty nuances, exotic flavours that include dried dates and peaches and pecan pie. The finish is exceptionally long, imbued with an elegant interplay of tropical fruits and caramelised nuts that linger beautifully.Robert Parker Wine Advocate — “The 30-Year Old Porto is slightly deeper in color than the 10-Year Old. The nose is complex: balsam, dried honey, linseed and creme brûlée, wood resin scents – all quite mercurial and everchanging in the glass. The palate is smooth and harmonious, slightly more viscous and honeyed than the 10-Year Old, with great weight on the finish. There are heady allspice, clove and hazelnut notes here, touches of tamarind and white pepper following later. What a lovely 30-Year Old!”