Blackett

Overview

Blackett is a Port wine brand owned by Alchemy Wines, Port Wines & Vineyards. The modern brand was founded or revived in 2013 and deliberately references a historic name from the Port trade.

Facts table

Item Details
Modern foundation 2013
Owner Alchemy Wines
Headquarters Porto
Region Douro
Website https://www.blackett.pt/

History

The modern brand was created in 2013 and revives the name of George Blackett, a nineteenth-century Port merchant. Alchemy Wines connects this historical reference with modern Douro production.

Vineyards, estates and production

Blackett stresses Douro mountain viticulture, schist soils, old vines and prolonged barrel ageing. Publicly documented details about individual owned quintas are limited.

Style and Port wines

The range covers White, Ruby and Tawny as well as LBV and Vintage. Documented bottlings include 10, 20, 30 and 40 Year Old Tawny and a 10 Year Old White.

Importance and distinctive features

Blackett is a modern revival of a historic name rather than an uninterrupted continuation of the old merchant house.

Key facts

  • Modern brand since 2013.
  • Owned by Alchemy Wines.
  • Based in Porto.
  • Historic reference to George Blackett.
  • Focus on classic Port styles and aged Tawnies.

Sources

  • https://www.blackett.pt/en/home
  • https://www.blackett.pt/en/os-vinhos
  • https://www.thebft.co.uk/index.php/business-directory/item/blackett-port-wine
  • https://www.thebft.co.uk/images/Brochures/2023/2023_Show_Guide_for_website_2023-04-10.pdf