The quinta do vallado lies on the outskirts of the town regua, along the rio corgo tributary. For excellence of diverse output, can anyone beat casa. Daniel james is bernardo mendel professor of latin american history at indiana university. White ports are blended together using a typically large number of grape varieties. Beaches books coffee drawings everything else food. It was stolen from russborough house in 1974 and 1986. Ferreira, a legendary figure in the history of port wine. Our very special high end bookstyle magazine is unlike any. 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. It wasnt made every year, but i well remember how this wine acquired almost mythical status and a high reputation which had a knock on effect on other producers causing them too to use surplus port grapes to make a table. Oct 14, 2012 the brands history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the douro region demarcated in 1756 and its porto and table wines douro doc. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira 18111896, affectionately popularized by her.
It belonged to the legendary dona antonia adelaide ferreira and remains to this day in the hands of her descendants. 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. Dona antonia is an important name, or you would not call her dona mistress. Twice widowed, dona antonia did not merely manage an inheritance. Antonia adelaide ferreira often referred to in portugal as ferreirinha, was a portuguese.
He campaigned against fortification until his death in 1862 when his boat capsized in. Some said his thighlength boots filled with water and impeded him, others that he. The douro remained purely a region for fortified wines until 1952 when ferreira produced the first vintage of barca velha. His study of cape verdean culture and literature, a aventura crioula 1967. The essence of porto ferreira and the spirit of the people of the douro are portrayed in just five minutes.
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. Goodreads members who liked my antonia great plains. There is a part at the end that i found very beautiful, when the narrator describes antonias appearance as an older woman. Antonia ferreira, commonly known as ferreirinha, was a portuguese.
W e were doing a tasting under a portrait of the 19thcentury character dona antonia ferreira, famed for her port and also for capsizing on the river douro and surviving due to. Nov 14, 2011 dona antonia hired thousands of workers to graft her vines into the roots of american vines resistant to the pest. Nv ferreira porto dona antonia reserva tawny, portugal, douro. Nineteenthcentury legends baron forrester and dona antonia ferreira were capsized together on the rapids here. Was known to be devoted to the cultivation of port wine, and to the remarkable innovations that she introduced. 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. The portrait of dona antonia zarate is the source for the 181011 portrait of her by goya or his studio. 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.
The estate was one of the first quintas purchased by the legendary dona antonia adelaide ferreira 18111896. Today, ferreira continues to be a global market leader, and the symbol of a country and a culture. Born in 1811 to a family of rich wine makers, dona antonia seemed destined to enjoy a life of leisure. See also todays account of ferreiras vintage ports back to 1847. Established in 1751 by a winemaking family with vineyards in the duoro, ferreira rose to prominence under the leadership of dona antonia a. 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. Nov 14, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The creole adventure, was the most thorough work to date on the subject. Ferreira 2000 vintage port wls104368 established in 1751, by a winemaking family with vineyards in the douro valley, ferreira rose to prominence under the leadership of dona antonia a.
The vintages collection auction was held at the tower of london this thursday as part of a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the battle of waterloo. Since our founding, doula care has been studied extensively in scientific trials, and the results show better physical and psychological outcomes for mothers and babies. Ferreiras major contribution to african studies lay in his critical books and essays. Ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny porto buy online. In 1900 it was put on show in madrid and stated to be owned by dona adelaida gil y zarate. Mar 11, 2019 joao brito e cunha is the great grandson of the legendary dona antonia ferreira, the woman who shaped the future of wine production in the douro valley. She is known for leadership in the cultivation of port wine and for the winemaking innovations she introduced to portugal life. Fine food, beautiful bookshops and low prices why porto. Quinta do vallado welcomes its guest in its comfortable wine hotel since 2005. Best known for a ferreirinha, was a portuguese businesswoman from the nineteenth century. It was bought in london by sir otto beit, who exhibited it at russborough house and bequeathed it to his son sir alfred beit. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Francisco vito olazabal is a direct descendent of dona antonia ferreira and his quinta do vale do meao was likely built by galicians, as his property belonged to ms. It belonged to the legendary dona antonia adelaide ferreira and remains to this day as property of her descendants.
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. Historic terraces in the douro for the love of port. In recent years, perhaps accelerated by being european city of culture in 2001, it has increasingly become a tourist destination too, as jancis argued in port as. Ferreira was founded in 1751, and under the direction of dona antonia adelaide became the reference point for exceptional ports and douro wines.
Ferreira is one of the top port producers, based in the douro region of portugal. We are doing a tasting under a portrait of the 19thcentury character dona antonia ferreira, famed for her port and also for capsizing on the douro river and surviving due to the spread of her. This highly entrepreneurial woman took over the management of the ferreira business, having been made a widow at just 33 years old. Mar, 2020 ferreiras african experiences resulted in an appreciation of african cultures and traditions. She went on to produce great port wines, plant new vineyards, and make a fortune. When we look for wines to import, at broadbent selections inc. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Free shipping available in portugal over 80 ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny porto, casa ferreirinha. The magnificent wine cellar dates back to the age of dona antonia ferreira, who at the.
Stores and prices for nv ferreira dona antonia reserva branco port prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Porto on portugals douro river a city of wine, history and. It is located on the banks of the river corgo, a tributary of. Sogrape vinhos critics have scored this wine 88 points. 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. We tell you this family history so that you know that joao brito e cunha had no. Porto ferreira waterloo vintage 1815 on packaging of the.
Antonia is a sweet, hardworking girl, loved by all, and her fate is not what others expected of her. Antonia frasers most popular book is marie antoinette. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira became affectionally known as ferreirinha or little ferreira. The douro is famous for its wines, and as the mayor and i chatted, i tried to keep my end up discussing the great issues of the river valley foot tramping and vertical planting, oak barrels and the formidable dona antonia ferreira, the 19 th century doyen of douro winemaking, whose crumbling mansion stood on the far bank of the river. Ferreira porto classic range on packaging of the world.
Ferreira dona antonia reserva tawny port prices, stores. He campaigned against fortification until his death in 1862 when his boat capsized in the infamous cachao da valeira, or valeira gorge. We owe its survival to legendary ferreira heir, dona antonia ferreira who was. Antonia fraser has 108 books on goodreads with 215026 ratings. The porto ferreira vintage 1815 shares a rich history with britain, as do the. 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. She is known for leadership in the cultivation of port wine and for the winemaking innovations she introduced to portugal. Ferreira began her career in the wine industry when she inherited many. Dona antonia adelaide ferreira was born in godim, peso da regua on the.
Dona antonia ferreira hired workers to build terraces on her many properties, from galicia, spain and in those days portugal was more powerful and rich than spain. Nv ferreira dona antonia reserva branco port prices, stores. A bottle of vintage ferreira port from the year of the battle of waterloo has been auctioned by sothebys, smashing previous records by achieving a hammer price of 6,800. Posts about dona antonia ferreira written by saltofportugal. First and foremost, the wine must be the very best of its type. Founded in 1751, ferreira is one of the oldest port wine producing houses and has always been synonymous with highquality portuguese wine. Ferreira dona antonia white reserve port gold mundus vini golden yellow in colour. 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 brands history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the douro region demarcated in 1756 and its porto and table wines douro doc. Historys first demarcated wine region in the world, unesco world heritage site. She inherited the last name and vineyards from her father, but the name ferreira achieved recognition by her tireless dedication to the port wine. With its more than 250 years of history, it honours and continues the legacy left by dona antonia ferreira, the iconic woman that in the 19th century helped transform the company into one of the biggest and best wine producers in the douro. Ferreiras african experiences resulted in an appreciation of african cultures and traditions. Built by a family of winemakers from the douro, in 1751, ferreira possessed a rich tradition and a prominent role in the history of porto wine. I know so many women who have kept all the things she had lost, but. 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. His previous books include resistance and integration. Joao brito e cunha is the great grandson of the legendary dona antonia ferreira, the woman who shaped the future of wine production in the douro valley. Peronism and the argentine working class, 19461976 and the gendered worlds of latin american women workers, also published by duke university press. Porto, oporto in english, is a busy, bustling city, with a major port and plenty of business being done there. Ferreira 18111896, a legendary figure in the history of porto wine.
She is considered one of the leaders in the history of the douro valley and an influence in to. In his 1844 book a word or two about port wine declared war on those who. 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. 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 brands history is intertwined with the history of the evolution of the douro region. In the last eight years, dona international has seen significant growth as awareness and demand grow for doulas. The visit is finishes with a tasting of five ferreira porto wines. It is located on the banks of the river corgo, a tributary of the douro river, right next to the riv.
She used some of her wealth to endow schools and hospitals, earning the nickname ferreirinha little ferreira for her generosity. Joao brito e cunha is the great grandson of the legendary dona antonia ferreira, the woman who. The ferreira family patriarch who already owned vineyards that subsequently became a part of the douro specified region started his business in the mid eighteenth century. Antonia ferreira, commonly known as ferreirinha, was a portuguese businesswoman in a time where business was a territory exclusive to men. Antonia ferreira has been listed as a level5 vital article in people, business. The companys 500 hectares 1,236 acres of vineyards are in the douro valley as are the wineries that produce the port. Sothebys auctions 1815 waterloo vintage port for record sum. Dona antonia, widowed at 33, was a largerthanlife figure in early to mid20th century douro, both a fearless entrepreneur and beloved communityminded citizen. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Produced from carefully selected grapes grown in the douro demarcated region.
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