Little is known about the foundation of Quinta da Boavista, but, according to the research of historian Gaspar Martins Pereira, at the date of the first delimitation of the Douro wine region, the territory of the estate was referenced as a producer of "fine factory wines", i.e., the best port wines of the region, destined for export. It's also documented in the famous maps by Joseph James Forrester, in 1843 and 1848.  In the Pombaline era, this geographical area was undervalued by the legislator, however, due to its excellent wines, it became one of the most sought after areas by English exporters, a market to which it exported in the 19th century. Joseph James Forrester, an important figure in the history of Port and Douro wine, had a strong connection with the estate, so it is thought that he rented it or bought its wine production. After his death, the estate was bought by Forrester's heirs in 1866, who, together with his uncle, transformed it into one of the most prominent Port wine brands to this day, and the estate has undergone numerous transformations. Later, Quinta da Cachucha and Quinta do Ujo were annexed to Quinta da Boavista. Times have proven challenging, and during the 20th century, several were the owners of this Douro icon. Since 2020, the estate has belonged to the Sogevinus Group, one of the largest wine groups in the Douro region. The Collector's Edition contains five bottles from the 2014 harvest: Boavista Donzelinho Red (1), Boavista Reserve (2), Quinta da Boavista - Vinha do Oratório (1) and Quinta da Boavista - Vinha do Ujo (1). Available in our online store.