Luis Duarte Vinhos
MONTE DO CARRAPATELO, APARTADO 108, 7200-999 REQUENGOS DE MONSARAZ, ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL
One of Portugal’s most prominent and respected winemakers, Luis Duarte has crafted some of the countries most heralded wines for over thirty years, through his own company and as consultant to some of Alentejo’s best producers. His family business is dedicated to producing elegant and fresh wines that express the authenticity and characteristics of the grape varieties chosen to create the meticulous blends.
Luis Duarte wines are immaculately crafted, with superb aromatic profiles, great complexity and layers of complex spice. Our hand-picked selection of the best of Luis’ wines are a superb introduction to the brand.
Rubrica Autograph Red 2019
Viticulture and Winemaking
From vines planted in 2001 and 2002, the limestone soils allow for good water retention. This wine is a blend of 61% Alicante Bouschet and 39% Touriga Nacional. The hand-picked grapes were selected on a sorting table then partially destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place in stainless steel lagares (small open fermenters). Malolactic fermentation was followed by ageing in a mix of new, 2 and 3 year old French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting and Serving
A dazzling intense ruby colour leads to an aromatic profile that unfurls in the glass. Complex layers of dark fruit and spices fill the nose. On the palate the refreshing acidity and firm tannins give the wine harmonious structure. A fulfilling multi-faceted fruit profile leaves us with a long, pleasant and elegant finish. Pair this with grilled meats and game dishes and fine cheeses.
Drinking window: Now—2034
95 pts — Wine Enthusiast
Intense ruby colour. It has an austere aromatic profile, with great complexity and spicy notes. Rich in concentrated black fruit flavours and has a firm structure, with well-present tannins and refreshing acidity. Long and elegant finish.
Rapariga Da Quinta Reserva 2021
Viticulture and Winemaking
Alicante Bouschet 52%, Aragonez 31% and Touriga Nacional 17% grown in Clay loam soils with granite and schist mother rock. Fermented without stems in stainless- steel vats under controlled temperature. Part of the wine went through malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel and the other part in French oak barrels. The wine was matured in old (2nd and 3rd year use) and new 500-litre French oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting and Serving
Beautiful intense ruby colour and good concentration. Complex aromas of ripe red fruit, well integrated with toasty and spicy notes. Has a distinguished and elegant palate, with a long and enjoyable finish. Ideal wine to pair with traditional Mediterranean food, roasted and grilled meats, as well as with strong cheeses.
Drinking window: Now - 2034
Rubrica White 2023
Viticulture and Winemaking
47% Antão Vaz | 31% Verdelho | 22% Viognier. Part fermented in new and used French oak barrels and part in stainless steel vats. Aged for 6 months in vats and barrels with lees stirred every 15 days.
Tasting and Serving
Crystalline, straw colour. A lovely tropical nose fills the senses. Elegant and complex, the wine has excellent acidity that provides pleasant freshness and persistence. A stunning match with white fish, white meats and fresh salads. It works exceptionally well with garlic prawns and seafood spaghetti.
Drinking window: Now—2028
