Taylor's Porto - Historisches Porthaus in Porto, Portugal

For many, Taylor's is the archetypal port house and its wines are the absolute epitome of first-class port wine. Taylor's was founded over three centuries ago in 1692 and is one of the oldest Port-houses in Portugal. It is dedicated exclusively to the production of port wine and especially to its finest styles. Taylor's is above all considered the benchmark for vintage port. Taylor's Vintage Ports are known for their elegance and balance as well as their restrained power and longevity. They are made from the finest wines from the company's own Quintas Vargellas, Terra Feita and Junco. These three iconic estates, each in a different geographical location and each with its own unique character, are the cornerstone of the company's success and the main source of its unique and distinctive house style. Taylor's is also highly regarded as a producer of wood-aged ports and has one of the largest reserves of rare cask-aged wines from which its excellent Tawny Ports come. The house is also known as the founder of Late Bottled Vintages, a style that the company pioneered and is still the leading producer of this style today. The Port-Haus is an independent company with an unbroken family tradition, which has contributed significantly to the continuity and permanence of this first-class trademark. Centuries of knowledge and expertise in the production of first-class port wines have been passed down from generation to generation and are constantly being expanded and refined. Based in Porto and the Douro Valley, the company is closely involved in all phases of the production of its port wines, from the planting of the vineyard and the cultivation of the grapes to the production, ageing, blending and bottling of the wines. The family's commitment to the future of Port Wine is demonstrated by their firm commitment to the highest standards of Port production, their continued investment in all aspects of the company's business and their determination to preserve the unique environment of the Douro Valley by promoting sustainability and responsible viticulture.