Souza Guedes & Irmao
Souza Guedes & Irmao Lda
| Founded | 1851 |
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| Owner | Silva Reis family |
| Vintage Port Brands | Souza Guedes & Irmao, Guedes |
The founder of this house was Miguel de Souza Guedes in 1851. The name Souza Guedes & Irmao is known since 1909. Miguel de Souza Guedes bought Quinta de Seixo during the 1870s and sold the quinta to Ferreira in 1979. He also bought Quinta das Carvalhas in 1880 and it was not until then that quinta start produce Port Wine. This quinta has produced Single Vintage Quinta Port. He included other neighbouring quintas such as Quinta das Baratas in 1886, Quinta das Covades, Quinta do Zeferino in 1899, Quinta das Monteiras in 1926 and Quinta das Galgas, Quinta da Cascakheira, Quinta da Plombeira and lastly Quinta da Cruz. In 1965 this port house was bought by Silva Reis and became a part of Real Companhia Velha and Quinta das Carvalhas was included in the deal.
| Souza Guedes & Irmao Vintages: | 1890, 1908, 1927, 1942, 1955, 1958, 1970, 1977 |
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| Quinta das Carvalhas Vintages: | 1944, 1963 |
| Quinta do Seixo Vintages: | 1960 |
| House | Souza, Guedes & Irmao | Vintage | 1958 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea and cacao in the nose | Score range | |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Balanced and elegant port with a complex and long finish. Very good indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 7th November 1998 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |