Since 1815

1815

The Explorer

Dietrich Feuerheerd arrives in Porto from Hamburg where his uncle was Mayor and surrendered the city to Napoleon. He lives with his family in Porto/Aveiro and starts trading in minerals and ports.

1906

Christening Present

Quinta de la Rosa is bought for Claire (Sophia’s grandmother) by her English grandmother as a christening present.

1935

Feuerheerds is Sold

The port shipping company, Feuerheerd Bros, is sold to the Barros Family. Thankfully, La Rosa remains in family hands as it was Claire’s personal property. Grapes are sold to Sandeman and others.

TIM

BERGQVIST

1988

First Port Production

Tim, together with his daughter, Sophia, relaunches Quinta de la Rosa. La Rosa starts making port under its own label again and soon after is one of the first Quintas to produce wine.

2005

Bandeiras

Tim fulfils ambition of owning a Quinta in the Douro Superior by buying Quinta das Bandeiras. The Passagem brand is launched.

Now

The Future of La Rosa

Tim’s Terrace opens in loving memory of Tim who passed away the year before. Over the years La Rosa’s wines and ports have continued to receive 95+ points and have grown in standing culminating in the invitation to join the top 273 wineries in the world at Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience.

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