Mouchão - Tour of the Cellar, Vineyard & Tasting

Herdade do Mouchão, in the Alentejo, traces its origins back to the late 19th century, when John Reynolds acquired the 900 hectare estate and continued the family tradition connected to cork production. It was here that the family began producing wine and, in 1901, built the iconic winery with thick white adobe walls and high ceilings, a defining symbol of Mouchão’s identity. It was also through John’s initiative that the first Alicante Bouschet vines were brought from France, now the estate’s flagship grape and the reason it is recognized as the leading reference for this variety in Portugal.

The guided visit to the winery offers insight into the winemaking methods used in the production of Mouchão wines, highlighting the balance between tradition and consistency across generations. The experience concludes with a tasting of six Mouchão wines in the winery’s tasting room, with the opportunity to visit the estate shop featuring wines, olive oil, and organic honey produced on the property.

Discover the history, the family, and the wines of Herdade do Mouchão.