Quarles Harris & Ca., S.A.

Quarles Harris & Ca., S.A. is a historic Port wine producer and manufacturer based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Established in 1680, it is one of the oldest shipping houses in the Port trade and has been owned and managed by the Symington family since the early 20th century. The company operates as a Sociedade Anónima with a focus on the production and international trade of high-quality fortified wines from the Douro Valley. Specializing in a firm and slightly dry style, the company’s extensive product portfolio includes Vintage Port, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV), Tawny, Ruby, Colheita, and White Port. While the house does not own specific vineyards, it leverages long-standing relationships with small producers in the Rio Torto Valley to source premium grapes, including native varieties such as Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz. Their winemaking process often incorporates traditional...