Luis Lopes, known for his work with the acclaimed Dão winery Dominio de Açor, has embarked on a personal project since 2013, producing elegant wines from the regions of Dão and Bairrada in Portugal, along with one from Spain. The project’s name is inspired by a Portuguese phrase, "Beber e chorar por mais," meaning "drinking and crying for more." These wines were showcased at the Simplesmente Vinho event in February 2026.
Here are some notable selections from the Moreish line:
Moreish Roupeiro 2024, Dão, Portugal
This wine is made from grapes from a vineyard planted in 1930, recently pulled out. It offers a textural experience with layers of lovely pear and citrus fruit, exhibiting a grainy and stony character. Rating: 94/100
Moreish Palhete 2024, Dão, Portugal
A blend of red and white grapes, this wine undergoes cold maceration for four days before being pressed partway through fermentation into barrels. It delivers freshness with a fine structure, featuring delightful cherry and raspberry flavors with a citrus finish. Rating: 94/100
Moreish Bical 2023, Bairrada, Portugal
This wine, which is a mix of half oak and half stainless steel fermentation and undergoes malolactic fermentation, stands out with its chiselled, stony profile and long, bright linear citrus fruit. Rating: 93/100
Moreish Bical 2024, Bairrada, Portugal
With great texture, this wine showcases pure citrus fruit with a vivid stony edge and a balanced acidity. Rating: 94/100
Moreish Cerceal 2024, Bairrada, Portugal
This wine is crafted with half barrel and half stainless steel fermentation. It’s linear and focused, hinting at saltiness and presenting a vivid, taut profile. Rating: 93/100
Moreish Pelicular (Maria Gomes) 2024, Bairrada, Portugal
After being kept in lagar for ten days and pressed midway through fermentation, this wine features hints of mint, lively lemon, pear, and apricot. It demonstrates real precision. Rating: 94/100
Moreish Común 2022, Extremadura, Spain
A Garnacha aging in foudre, this wine has a textured profile with some oxidative development and ripe strawberry notes, leaning more towards a mineral character. Rating: 90/100
Moreish Tinto 2021, Bairrada, Portugal
Aged in glass, this wine is fresh and vivid, with bright raspberry and cherry fruit complemented by a structured body and good acidity. Rating: 92/100
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