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It is the estate's flagship wine, since the first vintage was bottled in 1949, and reflects the winery's unique character. Mouchão wine is primarily made from the finest Alicante Bouschet grapes, while the remainder of the blend is obtained from a selection of other varieties such as the usual Trincadeira, from the famous Vinha dos Carapetos vineyard, and Aragonês, which is sometimes also included. This fortunate combination results in a wine full of personality, with a fragrant, fresh and very elegant aroma.
After being hand-harvested, the grapes are transported in small baskets to the winery, where, after expert foot treading in stone lagares and fermentation, Mouchão rests in Portuguese oak, macacaúba, and mahogany barrels for at least three years. It thus develops its full intensity, character, and robustness, but will still need to mature in the bottle for another two years.
