The 2004 Tinto is bright, with red berry flavors, and is cool and refreshing. It is restrained but focused, with good balance and lingering flavors. It is an excellent deal for the price in Portugal of 7 Euros, although that does not translate as well to American shores. This should be early maturing, but it will hold fairly well for its price range. Drink now-2012.
This estate is also a manor house in which you can stay. The winemaker is Jorge Moreira, whose own winery, Poeira, is a hot item in the Douro.
Importer: Vinum Importing, Redmond, WA; tel. (206) 621-8843