Quinta do Mouro|The Genie in the Bottle

genie IN the bottle OF Miguel Louro

THE

I LOVE IRRITATIONS. What attracts people are also the difficulties. I am annoyed by the easiness ...

THE GENIE AN AUTHOR WHO REFUSES TRIVIALITY C O N T R O V E R S I A L , I R A S C I B L E A N D AV E R S E T O N O R M S

A skilful poker player, an antique’s

«They say that Miguel Louro has always been like this, an iconoclast... his fight is for

collector and a dentist in Evora, Miguel de the authentic wines, for clarity Orduña Viegas Louro is, since the very

beginning, the soul of Quinta do Mouro.

and for the c reative freedo m . . .»

Manuel Carvalho, Público 21.05.2016

IN 1978 I VISITED THIS ESTATE It remained in my mind, but I was 25 years old at the time, I lacked the money to buy it ...

IN ESTREMOZ P O K E R P L AY E D A D E C I S I V E R O L E : T H E “ Q U I N TA ” I N A L E N T E J O I N S T E A D O F A P O R S C H E I N T H E G A R A G E

Quinta do Mouro is located at the gates of the city of Estremoz. It has a palatial house

"I went to sit at a poker table a few times, hoping that luck would strike and gave me the

from the 18th century, with charming gardens, arches and ancient ponds. It belonged to the Zagalo’s, one of the wealthiest families of Estremoz. But in 1974, with the revolution, it was ruined. That’s how Miguel Louro bought it in 1979.

means to it. And it did. – With the earnings from gambling he was able to buy and rebuild the

estate...» Interview with Miguel Louro, Epicur Magazine, nº27, August 2014

THE ORIGINALITY Begins with being a small “Quinta” in the Alentejo, where the tradition is large “Herdade” estates

AT L A N T I C OCEAN

EUROPE

ESTREMOZ

ALENTEJO

P O RT U G A L

AN EXTREME VINEYARD 33 hectares without irrigation, in low-yelding schist based soils

A STUBBORN VITICULTURE H E R E , O N LY A F E W G R A P E VA R I E T I E S A R E A L O W E D ( A N D M O S T H AV E T O L E AV E )

It all started in 1989, with 6 hectares of vineyard and an obsession: to create classic

«In addition to the unusual soils (schist), viticulture is probably the Quinta do Mouro’s

wines in Alentejo region. Miguel Louro planted, grafted, plucked. Only proven grape

main secret, its originality not only in the choice

varieties remain: Aragonês, Alicante

of the grape varieties, far from traditional... but

Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Syrah and, recently, the white Arinto, Antão Vaz and Verdelho.

also for the unusual vine training system and management.» Fugas, Jornal Público 04.07.2015

AN ARCHAIC WINERY where the basic principles cannot fail

THE POET vs THE ENGINEERS T H E F R U I T F U L D I S C U S S I O N S O F T H E L O U R O ’ S FA M I LY IN AN “ARCHAIC” WINERY

At the winery the know-how of the entire

«The winery is surprisingly small,

Louro’s family is combined: Miguel Louro’s

located in a small annex to the

"poetic" vision, advocating the manual

house, small in the narrow space available,

harvesting, foot threading, barrels made of

and

Portuguese oak and, on the other hand, the

technological devices, such as modest

accuracy of the contemporary oenology

on the investment made.» Fugas,

from his two sons, Luís and Miguel.

Jornal Público - 04.07.2015

humble

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THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY THE FULL EXPERIENCE? For me is by selling, for you by drinking them. But always eating ...

THE GENIE IN THE BOTTLE T R U L LY G A S T R O N O M I C W I N E S , W I T H P E R S O N A L I T Y, T H A T PA S S T H E T E S T O F T I M E

In the path of the great wine classics of

« H u g e a n d m o n u m e n t a l l y s t r u c t u re d

Alentejo, every Quinta do Mouro wine

wines, fleshy and dense. Wines which

reveals a constantly evolving personality.

in general also show a very significant

Personally, Miguel Louro enjoys wines with

a g i n g c a p a c i t y, t h a t c a n e a s i l y

a substantial and austere profile, which

o v e rc o m e t h e t h i r t y y e a r s b a r r i e r. »

grow over time, at each tasting.

Fugas,

Público

04.07.2015

MY WINE must be irreverent and controversial. Just as I am.

«ALL THE TASTING THAT I DID IN THE ALENTEJO LEAD ME TO THE SAME CONCLUSION.

QUINTA DO MOURO IS THE BEST WINEMAKER OF THE REGION. YOU CAN’T IGNORE IT. » MARK SQUIRES, THE WINE ADVOCATE, NOV 2015

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O R Ó T U L O D O U R A D O A limited production, it is considered one of the greatest red wines of Portugal.

Grape varieties: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon. - Soil: schist - Aging: 18 to 24 months in new 300L French oak barrels - Tasting Note: Ripe red fruit, subtle spice, but with depth. Thick, fat, glycerine, with velvety texture punctuated by very well worked tannins and acidity, long after-taste, very sophisticated and elegant.

2011

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 95 pts;

2010

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 93 pts;

2009

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 94/96 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 18,5pts Excelence Award; João Paulo Martins – 18 pts;

2008

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 94 pts; Jancis Robinson – 18 pts;

2007

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 96 pts; Jancis Robinson– 18,5 pts; Rui Falcão– 18 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 17,5 pts; Marcelo Coppelo – 95 pts;

2006

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; Jancis Robinson – 18 pts; Rui Falcão – 18,5 pts; Marcelo Coppelo - 95 pts;

2005

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 95 pts; Jancis Robinson – 17,5 Revista Gosto, Brasil – 95+ pts; Revista Wine - 18,5 pts; 50 Best Wines for Brazil Guide 2010, Marcelo Copello;

2002

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 19 pts; Revista Wine – 19 pts; Marcelo Coppelo– 91 pts;

2000

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011 – 18,5 pts; Revista Wine – 18,5 Pts;

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O An author wine, gastronomic with a strong identity.

Grape Varieties: Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet - Soil: schist - Aging: 14 months in 300L French and Portuguese oak barrels, 50% new Tasting Note: Loaded in colour, it is a wine of great aromatic complexity. In the mouth it is full bodied, with good structure, excellent balance and, above all, lots of freshness, which is hardly found in the Alentejo region. Long after-taste.

2010

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 92 pts;

2009

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 95 pts ; Revista de Vinhos – 17,5 pts;

2008

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 92 pts; Jancis Robinson – 18 pts; Revista de Vinhos – Best of The Year;

2007

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 94 pts; Aníbal Coutinho – “Guia Copo & Alma –The 319 Best Wines 2012” – 94 pts;

2006

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; Jancis Robinson – 17,5 pts;

2005

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 93 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2015 – 18 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 17,5 pts;

2004

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 92 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 17 pts; Revista Wine – 17 pts;

2003

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 93 pts; Rui Falcão – 17,5 pts; Revista Wine – 17,5 pts;

2002

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 17,5 pts; Revista Wine 2009 – 17,5 pts;

2001

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 18 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2011 – “2001 Reds. Excelence 1 Decade Later.” – 17 pts;

2000

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011 –– 17 pts; Revista Wine – 17 pts;

1999

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 17,5 pts; Revista Wine 2009 – 17,5 pts;

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O T O U R I G A N A C I O N A L A timeless wine made from an emblematic Portuguese grape variety.

Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional - Soils: schist – Aging: 12 months in new 300L French oak barrels Tasting note: Deep red colour, fresh aromas with light ripe notes. In the mouth it is structured, bulky and with a well balanced acidity. It is a wine with great aging potential.

2014

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 89 pts

2010

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 92 pts

2006

Jancis Robinson – 17,5 pts; Rui Falcão – 16,5 pts; Wine Magazine – 16,5 Touriga Nacional tasting - 2º among 35 wines tasted; Marcelo Coppelo – 88 pts;

2003

Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011 – 17 pts; Wine Magazine 2009 – 17 pts;

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O C A B E R N E T S A U V I G N O N The classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of genius.

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon - Soil: schist - Aging: 12 months in new 300L French oak barrels Tasting Note: Loaded with colour, pure nose with red fruit, chocolate and herbal notes.

In the mouth it shows balanced tannins, good structure and long after-taste.

2011

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 92 pts; Revista de Vinhos – Best of the Year 2015 – 18 pts; Vinhos de Portugal 2015, João Paulo Martins – 16 pts

2007

Jancis Robinson – 17 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2014 – 17 pts; Wine Magazine – 17 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2012 – 17 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2011– 17 pts; Marcelo Coppelo – 87 pts;

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O V I N H A D O M A L H Ó Enlightening, all made of finesse and fascination. Bright.

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon hybrids - Soil: schist - Aging: 12 months in new 300L French oak barrels Tasting Notes: Beautiful nose, with delicate notes of the barrel very well integrated with blue and black fruit, soft herbaceous notes, graphite, absolutely seductive. Light and fresh, enlightening, all made of delicacy and fascination.

2009

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2013 – 18 pts; Vinhos de Portugal 2015 - João Paulo Martins – 17,5 pts;

Q U I N TA D O M O U R O – E R R O B A controversial white, made in the same way of reds, reveals an unusual acidity for the Alentejo.

Grape Varieties: Arinto, AntĂŁo Vaz and Verdelho - Soils: schist - Tasting Notes: In the nose, it looks like a wine already with a handful of years of evolution in the bottle. Its aromas are delicate, marked by a chemical note, which suggests a Riesling, and by symptoms of oxidation. Its acidity is brutal...

ZAGALOS Alentejo’s character crafted with true elegance.

Grape Varieties: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon - Soil: schist - Aging: 1 year in 300L French and Portuguese oak barrels - Tasting Note: Very good aromatic evolution, which gives it complexity, combining jams with fruits and dry herbal notes. Medium body in the mouth, in a vibrant, light and fresh style typical of the estate.

2012

Mundus Vini - Silver

2011

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 91 pts; Mundus Vini - Bronze

2010

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015 - Silver; Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2015 - Gold

2009

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 90 pts; International Wine Challenge 2013 - Prata; João Paulo Martins – 16 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2014 – 16 pts;

2008

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 88 pts; Jancis Robinson -17 pts; Challenge International du Vin 2013 - Bronze; International Wine Challenge 2012 – Bronze ; Wine Enthusiast – 90 pts; Revista de Vinhos 17 pts – Best Buy

2007

Jancis Robinson – 17 pts: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011 – Gold ; MundusVini 2011 – Silver; Wine Spectator – 87 pts; Rui Falcão– 15,5 pts; Jornal Público, Fugas – Nota de Prova: 8, Quality/Price: 7,5/8 (1 a 10);

2006

Revista Wine – 15,5 pts; Marcelo Coppelo – 87 pts

2004

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 87 pts; Wine Spectator – 81pts

2002

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 85 pts

2001

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Gold

1999

Wine Spectator – 86 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 15,5 pts;

VINHA DO MOURO RED An every day red wine, full of the Alentejo’s character.

Grape Varieties: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet and Cabernet Sauvignon - Soil: schist Tasting Note: Nice flavors of red berries and some spicy notes. On the palate shows good volume, nice fruit and light tannins with well integrated acidity that gives a good freshness.

2013

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 89 pts; International Wine Challenge – Bronze;

2011

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 89 pts; Wine Enthusiast – 87 pts; Revista Wine – 16 pts; Vinhos de Portugal 2015 - João Paulo Martins – 16 pts;

2010

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 88 pts;

2009

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 87 pts; Wine Enthusiast 2012 – 88 pts; Revista de Vinhos 2013 – 16 pts – Best Buy Monthly Selection

2008

Jancis Robinson – 16,5 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 15,5 pts; Rui Falcão – Guia de Vinhos 2012 – 14,5 pts;

2007

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 86 pts; Marcelo Coppelo – 84 pts;

2006

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 82 pts; Wine Spectator – 87 pts;

VINHA DO MOURO WHITE A refreshing view on the white Alentejano wines.

Grape Varieties: Antão Vaz, Arinto and Verdelho - Soil: schist Tasting Note: Citrine colour. Intense flavors of citrine fruits with some mineral notes.

Well balanced on the palate with freshness and length.

2013

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 88 pts; Vinhos de Portugal 2015 - João Paulo Martins – 16 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 15 pts;

2012

Robert Parker /Mark Squires – 88 pts; Revista de Vinhos – 15,5 pts – Best Buy;

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