Quinta do Mouro, Tinto 2017 Victoria The leafy graphite nose follows

The leafy graphite nose follows through on to the palate with a firm

This wine is a complex and complicated creature

delicate floral tones and a richly textured palate

There's a nod to the Loire here with the leafiness and red berry crunch but ripe plum and graphite ground it in Bordeaux

There is a charge of tangy sea spray at its core with a textured orange peel zestiness and lightly toasted almonds finish that runs and runs

Quinta do Mouro, Tinto 2017 Victoria The leafy graphite nose followsA rare example of mature Alentejo red. This wine is deep and rich with plenty of savoury character alongside black fruits. Plenty of well rounded tannin makes this an excellent match with beef stews.