Luís Duarte has transformed winemaking in Alentejo over a 25-year career, leading acclaimed projects like Herdade do Esporão and Herdade dos Grous. One of Portugal’s most respected vignerons, he is the only winemaker to be named Winemaker of the Year twice—1997 and 2007. In 2007, Luís launched his own labels, Rapariga da Quinta and Rubrica, both quickly gaining international recognition. Introduced to the U.S. in 2010, both wines earned spots on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 list. Rubrica, meaning “signature,” reflects the essence of Luís’s style—crafted from grapes grown on his 8-hectare estate, blending native Portuguese and French varieties, aged in French oak.
This is a beautifully ripe, smooth wine. The wood aging adds a touch of vanilla to what is rich blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional. Black berry fruits, rich tannins and just the right amount of acidity make a wine that will be ready to drink in the medium-term.
- 750 ml
- Blend: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Trincadeira
- 93pts Wine Enthusiast
