The 2001 Alfrocheiro is mouthwatering, not necessarily because it is so good, but because it is rather high in acidity. There are light tannins and a slightly eccentric sour cherry note on the finish that I kind of liked at times. The good news is that, for a relatively inexpensive and simple wine, it is holding up extremely well. There is just a touch of funk on the nose. I suspect a lot of people will not gravitate to this wine, but it has its merits. It is a bit tart. Drink now-2009. This producer turns out a bevy of value-priced wines, both as single varietals and in somewhat unusual combinations (like Pinot Noir/Touriga Nacional). The owner says, “We look for complementary combinations, and in this particular case, by marrying the Pinot Noir with the Touriga Nacional, the velvet and smoothness of the Pinot softened the tannins of Touriga and on the other hand the Touriga Nacional contributed with a good structure, body and colour to the blend.” Some seem rather eccentric, but the best of them have rather good structure for their price ranges and offer fair values, as the winery has a commendable desire to provide something more than inexpensive fruit bombs.Importers: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; tel: (914) 664-3155; Vintage Trading, Waterbury, CT; tel. (203) 926-0894
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