Country

portugal

Region

Douro

Wine Styles

Red Wines, White Wines, Fortified Wines

The Alves de Sousa family has been producing wines for several generations, initially suppling fruit and wine to other port companies. When Domingos Alves de Sousa inherited his family’s quintas in 1987, he began producing wine under the family name. After studying viticulture in Bordeaux and his native Portugal, acquiring additional properties and constructing a modern cellar at Quinta da Gaivosa, he released his first vintage in 1991. Since then, Domingos and his wines have gained critical acclaim.

Notably, he was named “Producer of the Year” by Revista de Vinhos in 1999 and 2007; he is the only person to have won this prestigious award twice. Today, Domingos and his son, Tiago, run the estate of five quintas producing both still and fortified wines.

Wines:

  • Alves de Sousa 20 Year Old Tawny NV – The traditional Tawny port brought bang up to date, a complex tawny with classic nut and almond notes but with a core of sweet, intense, fresh fig and sultana fruit
  • Alves de Sousa 10 Year Old White Port NV – Amber in colour. Complex, full of herbs, spices, dried orange peel, maple syrup and almonds. Full-bodied and wonderfully refined by the ripening period, combines hints of marmalade, caramel and almond paste
  • Alves de Sousa Caldas Red 2020 – Ruby coloured. Very fragrant nose with aromas of wild blackberry, violet, black chocolate and a hint of pepper. Smooth on the palate with lots of fruit and refined structure.
  • Alves de Sousa Caldas Reserva Touriga Nacional 2019 – this wine is expressive and vibrant, displaying intense aromas and flavours of blackberry jam, mocha and sweet spice. Refined and elegant on the palate, yet concentrated, with an invigorating freshness
  • Alves de Sousa Quinta Da Gaivosa Porta 10 Year Old Tawny – Caramel and spicy notes with some red fruits still present. Beautiful evolution, with some traditional port aging flavours but with a great finesse.
  • Alves de Sousa Vale da Raposa Grande Escolha 2015 – this wine is deep ruby in colour with aromas of cherries, dark chocolate, violets and cigar box. Much complex and with great class, elegant, engaging and with great harmony. Long finish.
  • Alves de Sousa Val da Raposa Touriga Nacional 2017 – this wine is pure and intense, with an hint of orange blossom, plums and ripe blackberries with a beautiful balsamic notes in the background. Complex and elegant mouth, fresh, set of great harmony
  • Alves de Sousa Vintage Port 2015 – Dark blue in colour with aromas of dark berry, mulberry and blueberry. Medium body with distinct notes of mulberry. Elegant with marked tannins. Long and interesting finish.

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