It is a wine that was born of mistakes and the least that can be said is that there are mistakes that come for good. It is a different wine, full of character and with a story to tell. The work of a wine man who hates the rules, abhors political correctness
Quinta do Mouro is located at the gates of the city of Estremoz, and belonged for centuries to the Zagalos family, one of the wealthiest in town. This original "quinta" in Alentejo, where the vast estates dominate, has an 18th century grooved house, charming gardens, bowls and 18th century tanks. In 1979, at the age of 26, luck dictated Miguel Louro's fate at a poker table, among friends, when he had the dilemma of buying a Porsche or Quinta do Mouro. The first hectares of vineyard would be planted in 1989, after a failed incursion into cattle breeding, and today he is one of the most iconic wine producers in the region
<p></p><p>The Sovibor - Soc. Vinhos de Borba, Lda. Is a Commercial Society by Quotas constituted by public deed, the 16 of December of 1968.<br />It is the result of the merger of two small producers who started their activities many years before 1968 and later created the firms Manuel Joaquim Mira and Domingos Luiz Pinto & Filho, Lda., Both with wide traditions in the wine field. Therefore, and as a result of such merger, SOVIBOR is managed by people traditionally linked to the wine business.</p>
<p></p><p>Sonho Lusitano is a joint project of wine expert Richard Mayson and winemaker Rui Reguinga. The vineyards are located in the Alentejo region, on the slopes of the Serra de São Mamede, between 500 and 560 meters above sea level at the foot of Portalegre</p>
<p></p><p>The Sovibor - Soc. Vinhos de Borba, Lda. Is a Commercial Society by Quotas constituted by public deed, the 16 of December of 1968.<br />It is the result of the merger of two small producers who started their activities many years before 1968 and later created the firms Manuel Joaquim Mira and Domingos Luiz Pinto & Filho, Lda., Both with wide traditions in the wine field. Therefore, and as a result of such merger, SOVIBOR is managed by people traditionally linked to the wine business.</p>
<p></p><p>Between viticulture and winery work, Herdade Grande implements the processes that best the identity, tradition and differentiating expression of the wines produced</p>
<p>It is a wine produced only in exceptional years, the result of intense experimentation and collaboration between the winemaking and viticulture teams of Herdade do Esporão. This work is based on the vinification of small batches of the same grape variety from different vineyards, where the final objective is to understand and enhance its character. </p>
<p></p><p>The Sovibor - Soc. Vinhos de Borba, Lda. Is a Commercial Society by Quotas constituted by public deed, the 16 of December of 1968.<br />It is the result of the merger of two small producers who started their activities many years before 1968 and later created the firms Manuel Joaquim Mira and Domingos Luiz Pinto & Filho, Lda., Both with wide traditions in the wine field. Therefore, and as a result of such merger, SOVIBOR is managed by people traditionally linked to the wine business.</p>
<p></p><p>Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is one of the oldest and most famous Quintas in the Douro Valley. It once belonged to the legendary Dona Antia Adelaide Ferreira, and still belongs to her descendents.</p>
<p></p><p>Casa Relvas' mission is to produce quality wines to accompany every moment of life; wines that make a meal, a celebration or a meeting more special; wines that bring back memories of good times</p>
<p></p><p>With the ambition to make Portuguese wines known to the world, Terras de Alter aims to launch an excellent Alentejo wine on the international market</p>
<p></p><p>Monte Branco X Anos 2014 Red Wine was produced with the grapes Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Trincadeira.</p> <p>Only 1400 bottles of a challenging red wine, combining tradition and modernity. The regional grape varieties are clearly evident, with hints of dried vegetables, austere fruit, balsamic and spices. Powerful tannins and lively acidity give it a lot of flavour and freshness on the long, slightly bitter finish. To grow in bottle</p>
<p></p><p>Astronauta Vinho da Talha Red Wine has dark garnet. Complex red fruit, dry plum, burnt terracotta and other earthy aromas. Tender, fleshy, fresh, tannin and salivating, Serve at 16-17 ºC, with meat, game and sausages.</p>
<p></p> <p>Pera Manca White Wine is made from a selection of Arinto and Antão Vaz grape varieties, planted in the vineyards of the Eugénio de Almeida Foundation. When the grapes reach their ideal ripeness, they are harvested and transported to the winery, where the technological process begins: total destemming and slight crushing, pressing, cooling and clarification of the must. Part of the batch ferments in stainless steel tanks, the other part in French oak barrels at a controlled temperature of 16ºC. Fermentation is followed by ageing on fine lees with periodic batonnage for 12 months. Finally, there is filtration, blending, tartaric and protein stabilisation, final filtration and bottling, followed by a final 10-month bottle ageing.</p>
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