Mouchão Red 2017

It came for the cork, it stayed for the wine

In the early 19th century, Thomas Reynolds came to the Alentejo because of cork. Three generations later, his grandson, John Reynolds, bought Herdade do Mouchão to make wine, and the winery and distillery were built there.

The estate is still in the hands of the family's descendants. Grapes are picked by hand, trodden by foot and fermented in stone lagares. Almost nothing has changed, and that is why Mouchão wines stand out.

This red is made with 85% Alicante Bouschet and 15% Trincadeira. Alicante found a character all its own in this terroir. It ages at least four years in Portuguese oak and mahogany vats and a further eighteen months in bottle.

In the glass it is a deep ruby, with a dark core. The nose is intense and complex: very ripe wild berries, spices and black olive paste. On the palate it is dense, with firm but fine tannin and layers of fruit, mint and tobacco.

Filipe and Vanessa, from Mercado Alentejano, chose it and Ra-Ro agreed. From here on, the waiting is up to you.