Casca Wines Tinto Cape Roca Lighthouse

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The 2007 TINTO “CAPE ROCA – LIGHTHOUSE” from Douro is a field blend (75%) and Touriga Nacional (25%) aged in new French oak for 18 months. It seems rather modestly concentrated and structured on opening, a bit short on the finish and a bit sharp. It developed quite nicely with air, showing a little power, more grip and expanding in the glass, showing occasional harshness on the finish before resolving into something gentler and softer. It’s a respectable value in its modest price range that can hold awhile, and perhaps will show a bit better in a few months. Ultimately, it became a bit straightforward, but in its price range it is well worth a look. Drink now-2014. These wines are part of Joe Veselko’s (formerly having worked at Pocas) Wine Project Portugal import venture, designed to showcase various Portuguese regions and grapes. The Casca winemakers are Frederico Gomes (formerly of Herdade da Malhadinha Nova) and Helder Cunha, who worked at Kent Rasmussen and Vinhos Borges. The Monte Cascas brand label means “pile of shells,” very loosely, the origin of the name for Cascais, the winemakers’ home town, not far from Lisbon. The Cape Roca brand label, with various maritime and nautical themes like “boat” and “fisherman,” references Portugal’s connection with the Atlantic Ocean, as Cape Roca is the westernmost point of the European continent. The Cape Roca wines are meant to be a little more approachable and accessible to the average consumer. They tend to be made in greater quantities and are often at lower price points—at the least, the ultra premium wines are under the Monte Cascas label. Finally, make sure you’re looking at the right region in the reviews. There may be more than one 2008 Casca Reserva Tinto, for example—one from Douro, one from Alentejo, etc.Importer: Laurel Importers, Bristol, R.I.; tel: (401) 396-9661