Nevertheless, it was his son, Manuel da Silva Reis (1921-2007), who having started working very young had a meteoric career in a post-war period, increasing the Silva Reis holdings through acquisitions and becoming a major vineyard owner in the Douro valley.
As a man who was driven by the production of great Ports, Manuel da Silva Reis carefully studied the terroirs, identifying the very best parcels for Port-making and ensuring the growing reputation of the Silva Reis Port brand.
