This and a partner wine from the southern Alentejo region of Portugal are a new pair from Portugal’s largest producer, Sogrape. Named after an ancient settlement in northeast Portugal, close to the Douro, this Tinta Roriz-based wine revels in the harsh landscape of the Douro with its strong tannins, and dryness layered over dense fruit. It is certainly ageworthy, keep for the next 5–10 years. Imported by Paramount Brands.——R.V.(11/15/2005)—— 90