Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice, forest touch, vegetal freshness
Palate: concentrated, glycerine-rich, velvety texture, well-integrated oak
Powerful aromas of perfectly ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice notes, a slight touch of forest and a distinct vegetal freshness; concentrated on the palate, with structure and good volume, luscious and glycerine-rich, velvety texture with well-balanced tannins and acidity, well-integrated oak and a long, sophisticated finish.
What it pairs with
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Alentejo black pork secretos
Concentration and firm tannin cut through the pork's fat. -
Slow-roasted lamb
A limited-production red for a classic Alentejo dish. -
Aged Serra da Estrela cheese
Firm tannin needs a rich, mature cheese.
History
Quinta do Mouro's Rótulo Dourado (gold label) is Miguel Louro's flagship, a limited-production red first made in 1989 on the estate's Borba sub-region vineyard near Estremoz.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Mouro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet (40%), Aragonez (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), Touriga Nacional (10%), Trincadeira (10%)
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Aged in French oak with well-integrated wood
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 45-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-20 from vintage
Frequently asked about Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado
What does Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado taste like?
Powerful aromas of perfectly ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice notes, a slight touch of forest and a distinct vegetal freshness; concentrated on the palate, with structure and good volume, luscious and glycerine-rich, velvety texture with well-balanced tannins and acidity, well-integrated oak and a long, sophisticated finish. On the nose: ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice, forest touch. On the palate: concentrated, glycerine-rich, velvety texture.
When should I drink Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado?
Drink within 10-20 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Concentration and firm tannin cut through the pork's fat.
What grapes are in Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado?
Quinta do Mouro Rótulo Dourado is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional, and Trincadeira.
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