A blend of Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, with big, dusty tannins, ripe new wood and black, jammy fruit. The exuberance is held in check by minerality, but the final effect is of a ripe, satisfying wine, the spicy new wood showing strongly.——R.V.(8/1/2009)—— 90

A full-bodied, ripe wine from the Dao. It has the classic minerality of the region, as well as solid fruit, dark tannins and spice. The combination of juicy sweetness and firm, dry tannins is very successful.——R.V.(8/1/2009)—— 86