Well balanced wine, the entry level of the Conceito range. It has lively acidity and red cherry and strawberry fruits packed with underlying tannins. It is a fresh wine, showing the lighter side of the Douro, while retaining great minerality. ——R.V.(4/1/2011)—— 88

A big wine in every sense, from its bold black fruits and dark chocolate flavors to its layer upon layer of tannin, acidity, wood and then more fruit. Obviously for aging, this needs at least 2–3 years.——R.V.(4/1/2010)—— 92