For five generations, the Alves de Sousa family has been an integral part of Portugal's majestic Douro Valley. For decades, their legacy remained a quiet one, as they supplied their exceptional grapes to other producers, content to be the unsung heroes of the region's winemaking. But a dramatic and defining shift occurred in 1987. Driven by a powerful passion to bring his family's story to light, Domingos Alves de Sousa made a courageous decision: he returned to the family estates, determined to make a daring leap of faith and bottle wines under their own distinguished name.
This was more than a business venture; it was a personal and professional revolution. Domingos became a true visionary, meticulously restructuring the vineyards and building modern cellars to produce a new kind of wine. He was a pioneer in championing high-quality still Douro wines, a category that was often overlooked in favor of traditional Port.
He saw the untapped potential in the land and a way to honor its history while forging a new path forward. Today, this journey is a true family enterprise. Domingos works in a close, collaborative partnership with his son, Tiago Alves de Sousa, who now serves as the exclusive winemaker. Their hands-on approach and shared passion allow them to harness the unique character of several distinct properties across the Douro, including the famed Quinta da Gaivosa. This powerful partnership allows them to express the authentic voice of indigenous Douro grape varieties, crafting both their renowned still wines and their exceptional Ports. Each bottle is a testament to a family's unwavering vision and a living story of their love for the land, a culmination of generations of hard work and one man's daring belief that their name deserved to be on the label.
Quinta da Gaivosa White Port 10 Year is a refined and complex expression of aged white Port from the Douro Valley. Crafted from Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Gouveio, it is fermented on the skins and aged for ten years in French oak barrels. Amber in color, it reveals aromas of herbs, spices, dried orange peel, maple syrup and almond, with a full-bodied yet elegant palate and long, nutty finish.
Quinta da Gaivosa Tawny Port 10 Year is an elegant and complex aged Port from the Douro Valley. Made from Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão and Tinta Barroca, it is fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for ten years in old French oak barrels. Amber in color with red hues, it offers aromas of caramel, spice and macerated raspberries, delivering a refined balance between maturity and freshness with a long, polished finish.
Quinta da Gaivosa Tawny Port 20 Year is a deeply complex and refined aged Port from the Douro Valley, crafted from Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão and Tinta Barroca. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for twenty years in old French oak barrels, it displays a rich amber color and layered aromas of spice, toffee, caramel and subtle herbal notes. The palate is elegant, intense and perfectly balanced, expressing the depth and maturity of a truly contemplative Tawny Port.
Quinta da Gaivosa LBV 2018 is a powerful and elegant Late Bottled Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, made from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Sousão. Produced through slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aged for four years in oak barrels and stainless steel, it shows a deep ruby color and intense aromas of dark plum and liquorice. Full-bodied yet smooth, the palate reveals notes of macerated cherries, dark chocolate and firm, well-integrated tannins, finishing long and harmonious with excellent aging potential.
Quinta da Gaivosa 2020 is a flagship red wine from the Douro, crafted from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinto Cão. Aged for 22 months in French oak, it reflects the resilience of an extreme vintage and the depth of old vineyards. Deep ruby in color, it reveals an intense and complex bouquet of wild berries, violets, pine leaves and dark chocolate. The palate is refined and structured, showing great balance, character and complexity, with remarkable aging potential of 20 to 25 years.
Adega Alves de Sousa -
Quinta da Gaivosa
EN2 - Km 76,5 - 5030-055,
Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal