prats & symington, lda

What prats & symington, lda does

Prats & Symington, LDA is a Portuguese private joint venture established in 1999 between the Symington family (Douro port producers active since 1882 and operators of four historic port houses — Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's, and Warre's) and the Prats family (five generations of Bordeaux wine entrepreneurs, with Bruno Prats and Jean-Guillaume Prats formerly leading Chateau Cos d'Estournel and Chateau Lafite). The company produces a focused portfolio of premium Douro DOC wines and Vintage Port at its two estates — Quinta de Roriz (95.2 ha, 65.9 ha under vine, the cornerstone property acquired in 2009) and Quinta da Perdiz (27.2 ha, 23.3 ha under vine) — situated in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Valley. The flagship is Chryseia, a Touriga Nacional– and Touriga Franca–based red wine designed to demonstrate that the Douro can produce elegant dry wines, not only fortified ports. The portfolio is completed by Post Scriptum de Chryseia (a second-selection partner wine), Prazo de Roriz (a youthful entry-point Douro DOC), and Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port (produced only in exceptional years).

Winemaking is built around single-varietal block viticulture, handpicking, and selective harvest, processed in a purpose-built winery inaugurated at Quinta de Roriz for the 2021 harvest that features temperature-controlled grape reception rooms, a pendulum-swing destemmer followed by compressed-air sorting, gravity-fed crushing, and reverse-conical stainless steel vats designed for long macerations of up to 20 days — a slow-extraction approach deliberately contrasting with the intense extraction required for port production. Maturation of Chryseia and Post Scriptum occurs in 400-litre French oak barrels (second- and third-year oak for Post Scriptum; 6 months in French oak for Prazo de Roriz). Vines are farmed under the Integrated Production Management protocol with massal selections grafted onto rootstock adapted to warm, dry conditions.

Prats & Symington generates revenue from one-time sales of premium still wine and episodic Vintage Port, exporting to over 60 countries through international wine importers, distributors, fine-dining establishments, and specialty retailers via the Symington Family Estates trade network. Commercial operations are based in Vila Nova de Gaia, with sales engagement led through wine launches, press events, and trade tastings in which Rupert Symington (CEO), Bruno Prats, and Charles Symington actively participate. No public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed; distribution is brand-led rather than volume-led.

Name

prats & symington, lda

Legal name

PRATS & SYMINGTON, LDA

Website

https://chryseia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Prats & Symington is a private Portuguese joint venture producing premium Douro DOC wines and Vintage Port at Quinta de Roriz and Quinta da Perdiz, exporting the Chryseia-led portfolio to over 60 countries via fine-wine trade channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Douro DOC Wine

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grape Growing & Canopy Management (In-Season Vineyard Operations) (AFAGAJAB), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Douro DOC wines
• Vintage port production
• Premium red wine
• Estate-grown viticulture
• Artisanal winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Vila Nova de Gaia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Premium Still Wine Sales (Douro DOC): Sale of premium still wines (Chryseia, Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Prazo de Roriz) and Vintage Port under the Prats & Symington brand. Exported to over 60 countries.
2. Vintage Port Wine Sales: Production and sale of Quinta de Roriz Vintage Ports in truly exceptional years (e.g., 2016, 2011, 2007, 2003, 2000).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prats & Symington is a Portuguese wine producer that produces premium Douro DOC still wines and Vintage Port from indigenous grape varieties grown at its two Douro estates — Quinta de Roriz (65.9 ha under vine) and Quinta da Perdiz (23.3 ha under vine). The portfolio centers on the flagship Chryseia (a Bordeaux-style Douro red from Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca), supported by Post Scriptum de Chryseia, Prazo de Roriz, and Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port, exported to over 60 countries.

Product overview

Prats & Symington, LDA is a wine producer operating two family wine traditions - the Symingtons of the Douro (port producers since 1882) and the Prats family of Bordeaux (five generations of French wine entrepreneurs). The company produces a portfolio of four distinct Douro wines: Chryseia, their flagship premium Douro DOC red wine considered one of Portugal's most iconic reds; Post Scriptum de Chryseia, a more approachable partner wine from second selection; Prazo de Roriz, a youthful drinking wine; and Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port, produced only in exceptional years. All wines are made from indigenous Douro grape varieties at the Quinta de Roriz estate in the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Post Scriptum de Chryseia: Partner wine to Chryseia, made from a second selection of wines, lightly oaked and more approachable at a younger age.
• Prazo de Roriz
• Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port

Products and services

• Chryseia Chryseia is the flagship Douro DOC red wine and the most elegant expression of the Douro Valley terroir. Made with Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grapes at the Quinta de Roriz winery, it is aged 12-16 months in 400-litre French oak barrels and is considered an internationally recognised benchmark for elegant Douro DOC red wine, exported to over 60 countries.
• Post Scriptum de Chryseia Post Scriptum de Chryseia is the partner wine to Chryseia, drawn from the same vineyards but made from a second selection of wines. It features expressive, fresh and concentrated fruit with soft tannins, is lightly oaked in second and third year French oak barrels, and is more approachable at a younger age.
• Prazo de Roriz Prazo de Roriz is a youthful Douro DOC wine characterized by bright red fruit flavours including raspberries and cherries, with minerality and peppery spice. Made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties including Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Touriga Franca, it is matured for 6 months in French oak barrels and designed for drinking young with good ageing potential.
• Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port Quinta de Roriz Vintage Port is produced in truly exceptional years, continuing the long-standing tradition of one of the Douro's oldest estates (estate-bottled since the early 18th century) selling wine under its own name. Complex and polished with aromatic character, the vintage ports are made from the finest grapes selected from the estate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chryseia 2011 ranked #3 in Wine Spectator Top 100 — highest ever placing of a Douro wine
• +5 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Symington Family EstatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999The Prats & Symington joint venture was formed in 1999 between fourth-generation port producer Rupert Symington and Bordeaux winemaker Bruno Prats. The Symington family (active in Douro since 1882, 10 family members across four historic port houses: Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's, and Warre's) contribute Douro terroir expertise, vineyards, and local operations. This is the core operating structure for Chryseia production.
• Prats FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Bruno Prats (co-owner, CEO and winemaker of Chateau Cos d'Estournel for 30 years) and his sons Jean-Guillaume (former CEO of Cos d'Estournel and Chateau Lafite) and Florent bring Bordeaux winemaking principles to the partnership. The Prats family provides winemaking philosophy and international brand prestige.
• Primum Familiae Vini (PFV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFV is an association of 12 of the world's finest wine-producing families. Prats & Symington participate through the Prats family connection, promoting the traditions and values of family-owned wine companies.
• Klein ConstantiaminorOthersThe Prats family are partners at Klein Constantia in South Africa. This is a separate investment/partnership from the Prats & Symington joint venture.
• Chateau d'EstoublonminorOthersThe Prats family are partners at Chateau d'Estoublon in Provence. This is a separate investment/partnership from the Prats & Symington joint venture.
• Viña AquitaniaminorOthersThe Prats family are founders of Viña Aquitania in Chile. This is a separate investment/partnership from the Prats & Symington joint venture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quinta do Crasto: Family-owned Douro estate producing premium Douro DOC reds and Ports from old-vine schist terraces. Closest comparable in scale, ownership structure, and product positioning to Prats & Symington, with similarly global premium distribution.
• Niepoort: Fifth-generation Dutch-Portuguese family producer of Douro DOC still wines and Ports, including premium single-quinta and vintage bottlings. Comparable in family-ownership structure, ultra-premium positioning, and cult status among collectors.
• Quinta do Vale Meão: Independent family-owned Douro estate producing benchmark premium Douro DOC red wines from its own vineyards. Closely comparable in terms of estate-bottled premium positioning and terroir-driven style.
• Quinta do Noval: Historic Douro producer of premium Ports and Douro DOC still wines, owned by AXA Millésimes. Comparable in premium Douro positioning, vineyard ownership, and international fine-wine distribution.
• Graham's (W & J Graham's): Sister brand owned by the Symington family, producing premium Ports and Douro DOC wines. Comparable in ownership, Douro sourcing, and premium-portfolio structure, though Graham's emphasizes Vintage Port while P+S emphasizes still wines.
• Warre's: Another Symington family-owned Port house producing premium Ports from Douro estates. Highly comparable in parent-company structure and Douro sourcing model.
• Quinta dos Murcas: Douro estate producing premium Douro DOC reds and Ports from schist-terrace vineyards. Comparable as a single-estate premium Douro producer with international distribution ambitions.
• Esporão: Portuguese family-owned producer of premium wines from the Alentejo and Douro regions. Comparable as a Portuguese premium family producer with international recognition and quality-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sogrape Vinhos: Largest Portuguese family-owned wine producer with broad portfolio across Douro, Alentejo, and Vinho Verde. Comparable in Portuguese family-ownership and Douro presence, but operates at materially larger scale and broader price-point range.
• Vega Sicilia: Iconic Spanish single-estate producer of ultra-premium Ribera del Duero reds. Comparable as a benchmark family-owned ultra-premium estate producer with strong cult status and allocation-driven pricing dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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