Quinta de Perdiz

The vineyards of the Douro and Bordeaux can be said to be amongst the finest in the world. They both have a history of producing some of the world’s greatest wines over many centuries. The wines from these two regions have evolved very differently, each achieving world-wide recognition for their excellence.

The Symington family have been producing Port since 1882 and own some of the finest Port Companies: Warre, Dow, Graham and Quinta do Vesuvio, all specialising in Vintage Ports. Bruno Prats is a leading Bordeaux winemaker and former owner of Chateau Cos d’Estournel. He continues to produce wine in Chile.

In 1998, the two families resolved to embark on a project to make a top class red wine in the Douro. After four generations in Portugal, the Symington family have an unrivalled knowledge of the Douro vineyards. Bruno Prats has a legendary reputation as the producer of great, complex and elegant Bordeaux wines. Both families were convinced that the Douro was capable of producing a red wine of great distinction.

In 1999, a few experimental ‘lots’ were made in order to identify the most suitable grape varieties and to judge the quality potential. The 2000 Chryseia was the first release.