Apelido Branco 2023 Miguel Louro

Apelido Branco 2022

Vineyard philosophy

Apelido Branco 2022 is born from the sun-drenched vineyards of Alentejo, where Miguel Louro grows local varieties with a respectful, minimal-intervention approach. The Arinto, Alvarinho, Gouveio and Roupeiro grapes are harvested by hand in mid-August to preserve freshness and acidity, thriving on schist soils that give the wine its distinct mineral backbone.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, the same artisanal care guides the process: a short cold skin maceration for 24 hours, then fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 14–16 °C, using native yeasts. This method keeps the varieties’ aromas intact, crafting a pure and direct wine that truly speaks the language of Alentejo.

Tasting notes

Its colour is bright citrine, fresh and inviting. On the nose, it shows complex aromas of stone fruit, with a crisp and elegant tension. On the palate, it is vibrant, with marked acidity that extends the taste and finishes with a mineral touch.

Technical sheet

• Grapes: Arinto, Alvarinho, Gouveio, Roupeiro

• Region: Alentejo, Portugal

• Vintage: 2022

• Colour: White

• Format: 0.75 l

• Harvest: Handpicked, mid-August

• Vinification: Cold maceration for 24 h, fermentation in stainless steel at 14–16 °C, native yeasts

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Miguel Louro

A rebellious and visionary winemaker

Miguel Louro is the soul of Quinta do Mouro, an emblematic figure of Portuguese wine thanks to his rebellious, passionate and often irreverent personality. He is not just a winemaker but a man of many lives: trained as an agronomist, former dentist, collector of rare objects, poker player and curious traveller. Returning to his land, he chose to let his terroir speak through unconventional wines, authentic and uncompromising.

Vineyard philosophy and sense of place

Born and raised among the family’s vineyards in Estremoz, Miguel believes in honest and respectful viticulture, based on organic practices and careful soil management. His vineyards, planted in 2010 on schist soils, express the unique character of Alentejo: fresh, balanced wines with moderate alcohol content and a strong territorial identity. His farming aims for healthy, vibrant grapes that tell the story and soul of these hills.

Winemaking approach: rigour and freedom

In the cellar, Miguel combines method and instinct. The harvest is always manual, the grapes are processed in traditional lagares or open vats, with spontaneous fermentations using native yeasts. For ageing, he prefers rustic Portuguese barrels and select French barriques, keeping interventions to a minimum to preserve the fruit’s integrity. Every detail follows an unwritten rule: the freedom to craft a living wine, unfiltered, never standardised.

An authentic author

Miguel Louro defines himself as a true winegrower, far from certifications and market dogmas. He believes wine should provoke and stir emotions, even irritate those who want only convenience. His wines are not for everyone: they remain faithful to the land, to the hands that make them and to those who choose them.