Quinta do Mourao, located in prime position on the bank of the Douro opposite Regua, has made its reputation for releasing a range of exquisite, stunning old tawny Ports aged to over 100 years old. Under the ownership of Miguel Braga, their tawny Ports sold under the brand San Leonardo have gained a reputation amongst connoisseurs as being amongst finest in existence. We are delighted to announce that Vintage Wine and Port is now exclusively imports these beautiful wines into the UK.

A Short History Quinta do Mourao appeared on Baron Forresters famous map of the Douro in 1848. There is very little information following that and it is likely that the owners sold wines and grapes from their benificary to other port houses. Importantly, family casks were put aside for special occasions and several dating back to between 1887 and 1896 were acquired by the Braga family when they purchased the property. For us the modern history of Mourao starts in 1972 when Mario Braga purchased five estates in the Douro Valley including what was a run down Quinta do Mourao. His first harvest in 1972 was saved for posterity and is now used as the base for many of the great tawnys. Mario Braga developed Quinta do Mourao by selling wines to other shippers. When Mario passed away in 1999, his son Miguel Braga decided to sell wines under their own label. As there is a trademark issue, wines from Quinta do Mourao are sold under the S. Leonardo brand. MIguel has developed the estate, build a new winery and has used some of the historical stocks to make some sublime tawnys. He is now joined at the winery by the his niece Rita who represents the third generation of the Braga family.