Its bouquet is intense and rich with hints of very ripe fruit plum, apricot and marmalade and floral notes. It has anaroma of good intensity with fl oral notes of. This was 100% of all the recorded ferreiras in the usa. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira was born in godim, peso da regua on the.
Beaches books coffee drawings everything else food. Sogrape has been able to respect and preserve all the historical and cultural heritage that casa ferreirinha implies and has always kept up to the present. Founded in 1751, the brands history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the douro region, demarcated only 5 years after, in 1756. Goodreads members who liked my antonia great plains. Stores and prices for nv ferreira dona antonia reserva branco port prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Join facebook to connect with antonia dona and others you may know. Our very special high end bookstyle magazine is unlike any.
The most ferreira families were found in the usa in 1920. Quinta do vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous quintas in the douro valley. Buy ferreira 5 wines in premium case 50ml price and. It lies on both banks of the corgo river, a tributary to the douro river, right near to its mouth, close to the town of peso da. The second half of the eighteenth century was a significant period in the history of port and saw the start of several developments which would transform port into the great fortified wine that we know today. Port wine ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny fortified wine. Sogrape vinhos critics have scored this wine 88 points. He campaigned against fortification until his death in 1862 when his boat capsized in the infamous cachao da valeira, or valeira gorge. The ferreira family was already making wines in the douro by the 1750s, a few years before it became an officially recognized wine region in 1756.
The book contains valuable information about the foundation of our quinta, going back to the early days of the estate when dona antonia ferreira founded it against all odds, telling the story about how francisco javier olazabal decided to fulfil his dream of managing the estate with his family and much more. Antonia adelaide ferreira often referred to in portugal as ferreirinha, was a portuguese. Established in an old convent, ferreira cellars is one of the most extraordinary wineries that you can visit in gaia. The book contains valuable information about the foundation of our quinta, going back to the early days of the estate when dona antonia ferreira founded it against all odds, telling the story about how francisco javier olazabal decided to fulfil his dream of managing the. Antonia ferreira, commonly known as ferreirinha, was a portuguese. Dear customers, for now, we only accept orders to portugal, germany and switzerland. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The companys 500 hectares 1,236 acres of vineyards are in the douro valley as are the wineries that produce the port. In 1840 there was 1 ferreira family living in florida territory. Free shipping available in portugal over 80 ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny porto, casa ferreirinha. Ferreira casa ferreirinha papa figos red 2017 from portugal this wine is a ruby color with violet nuances. The companys growth and success are entirely connected to dona antonia adelaide ferreira 18111896 affectionately known as ferreirinha, who was renowned for her brilliant vision as a businesswoman as well as her philanthropic actions. Today, ferreira continues to be a global market leader, and the symbol of a country and a culture.
When dona antonia adelaide ferreira, greatgranddaughter of the winerys founder, became a widow at age 33, she decided to channel all her energy and time into building up the business, expanding grapeplanting, production and promotion of the winery. Dona antonia is an important name, or you would not call her dona mistress. Joao brito e cunha is the great grandson of the legendary dona antonia ferreira, the woman who. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira was born in godim, peso da regua on the july 4, 1811 and died in the same location march 26, 1896. In his 1844 book a word or two about port wine declared war on those who. Up until 1825, less than 10,000 new immigrants came to the united states each year. Posts about dona antonia ferreira written by saltofportugal. We owe its survival to legendary ferreira heir, dona antonia ferreira who was. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira contributed significantly to the consolidation of the brand.
We have to start with caves ferreira this is the only big house of port wine that has remained in portuguese hands since its foundation. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira 18111896, affectionately popularized by her countrymen as ferreirinha, is one of the most remarkable characters in the history of the douro region. Housed in a large building with high worn wooden ceilings, the cellar was founded in 1751 by a family of winemakers exploring the cellar. Antonia frasers most popular book is marie antoinette. Ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny port prices, stores. Touriga franca, touriga nacional, tinta barroca, tinta roriz, tinta cao, tinta amarela the wine porto ferreira dona antonia reserve is a premium reserve red porto, created to celebrate the memory of the charismatic lady dona antonia adelaide ferreira. In 1896 the firm purchased the third vineyard, upper vargellas, from the countess of azambuja, daughter of dona antonia ferreira, founder of the ferreira port house, and the three properties were finally merged into one. Ferreira was founded in 1751, and under the direction of dona antonia adelaide became the reference point for exceptional ports and douro wines. Historys first demarcated wine region in the world, unesco world heritage site. This study guide consists of approximately 80 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of my antonia. Ferreira port wine cellars invite you to discover a brand over 250 years old.
Blend all about wine casa ferreirinha history and art. During the guided tour, youll discover this magical winery enveloped in a very particular smell of moist wood mixed with sweet wine. The porto ferreiras solidarity packaging created by. Free classes of industrial modeling and tailormade sewing. Antonia fraser has 107 books on goodreads with 215389 ratings. Jun 17, 2010 dois seculos depois do nascimento da d.
My antonia 1918 is the third book in cathers prairie trilogy, which began with o pioneers. Ferreira dona antonia porto reserve has a beautiful red colour, with intense tawny shades that recall its slow maturation in wood. This is a history of tuberculosis, including its social, artistic and human impact. Ferreira dona antonia white reserve port gold mundus vini golden yellow in colour. Youll explore the cellars where the casks and vats are kept, while you find out about portos history and how dona antonia ferreira managed to consolidate the. Antonia ferreira has been listed as a level5 vital article in people, business.
She is considered one of the leaders in the history of the douro valley and an influence in to. Best known for a ferreirinha, was a portuguese businesswoman from the nineteenth century. The porto ferreiras solidarity packaging created by omdesign. Dona antonia rua ary barroso n,9 centro, 55295030 garanhuns, brazil rated 4. The ferreira family name was found in the usa, the uk, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Nv ferreira dona antonia reserva branco port prices. This special edition was auctioned in the tower of london, by sothebys, in 2015 and went down in history as the most expensive vintage ever auctioned. The ferreira 5 wines in premium case 50ml is a fortified wine made by ferreira from the region of port and has an alcoholic content of 20%. Youll explore the cellars where the casks and vats are kept, while you find out about portos history and how dona antonia ferreira managed to consolidate the company. Ferreira cellars opening times, price and location in porto. The visit is finishes with a tasting of five ferreira porto wines. At the end of the tour, youll be offered two glasses of port wine.
Antonio ferreira, portuguese poet who was influential in fostering the new renaissance style of poetry and who strongly advocated the use of portuguese, rather than spanish or latin, as his nations literary language. This is full of fresh acidity, presenting a finish of dried mint, dark chocolate and anise. Nv ferreira dona antonia reserva branco port prices, stores. Porto ferreira waterloo vintage 1815 on packaging of the. Ferreira dona antonia ferreirinha reserva pessoal, 750ml for sale on winebid. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. In detail founded by a family of winemakers of the douro region, in 1751, ferreira possesses a rich tradition and a prominent role in the history of the port wine. The magnificent wine cellar dates back to the age of dona antonia ferreira, who at the. Founded in 1751, ferreira is one of the oldest port wine producing houses and has always been synonymous with highquality portuguese wine. Antonia adelaide ferreira godim, peso da regua, june 4, 1811 godim, peso da regua, march 26, 1896, often referred to in portugal as ferreirinha, was a portuguese businesswoman. Florida territory had the highest population of ferreira families in 1840. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira 18111896, affectionately popularized by her. Was known to be devoted to the cultivation of port wine, and to the remarkable innovations that she introduced.
Antonia is the eldest daughter of the shimerdas and is a bold and carefree young woman who becomes the center of narrator jim burden. This article is within the scope of wikiproject womens history, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of womens history and related articles on wikipedia. Lot 11 1 bouteille porto ferreirinha 1872 successora dona. It has an intense aroma, with notes of bitter marmalade, a floral quality, exotic wood and dried fruits and nuts, with a light, peppery and currylike spice.
The port wine ferreira dona antonia 20 years fortified wine, 750ml bottle is a fortified wine made in portugal porto e douro. Bright and juicy, offering red plum, dark currant and wild cherry flavors, with fruitcake notes. When dona antonia adelaide ferreira, greatgranddaughter of the winerys founder, became a widow at age 33, she decided to channel all her energy and time into building up the business, expanding. We tell you this family history so that you know that joao brito e cunha had no. She is known for leadership in the cultivation of port wine and for the winemaking innovations she introduced to portugal. Inside of this totally handcrafted packaging there is a bottle of porto ferreira vintage 1815, accompanied by a book and a certificate, which enhances the authenticity of this rarity. Ferreira dona antonia 20 years old tawny het oude vat. Immerse yourself in the history of port wine and the douro region and discover one of its most charismatic and legendary figures dona antonia adelaide ferreira. Port wine ferreira dona antonia 20 years fortified wine. One of the fiercest opponents of fortification was the famous baron forrester, a legendary figure in the history of port wine and the author of the first detailed map of the douro valley.
Acquired in 1818 by antonio bernardo ferreira uncle and fatherinlaw to dona antonia, quinta do vallados main activity was the production of port wine, which was sold by the familys port house casa ferreira. Discover the history of this company and of the douro demarcated region itself. White ports are blended together using a typically large number of grape varieties. It belonged to the legendary dona antonia adelaide ferreira and remains to this day in the hands of her descendants.
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