| Region of production: | Douro |
| Winery Location: | Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Year Established: | 1737 |
Vineyard Holdings
- Quinta da Boa Vista: Located in Cima Corgo, the vineyard’s name translates as “beautiful view vineyard.” Fruit was purchased from Quinta da Boa Vista from 1820 until 1866, when Offley purchased the quinta outright. The vineyard changed hands multiple times and was finally sold in 2013.
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Vintage Ruby
- Quinta da Boa Vista (until 2013)
Summary
This house began in London as a wine merchant, founded by William Offley. It wasn’t until Joseph James Forrester joined the firm in the early 1800s that Offley’s reputation as a Port producer really took off. Forrester, a cartographer, was the first person to chart the entire Douro Valley and contributed significantly to the international growth of the industry, earning him the title of don by the King of Portugal. The house was purchased by Sogrape Vinhos in 1996.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Grapes are hand-harvested and crushed using a robotic lagares treading system. The wines are moved to Offley’s aging lodge in Villa Nova de Gaia for barrel or bottle aging in the springtime, depending on the style of Port.
Producer Website: Offley