Black-colored wine, showing the rich minerality of the Douro and its impressively structured fruit. Cranberry acidity mixes with black berry and a firm tannic core. Age for 2–3 years or more. ——R.V.(8/1/2011)—— 90

A dark, brooding style of tannic Douro wine. It is lean initially, with a strong mineral character and firm black plum-skin flavors plus leather and tight acidity. When it opens out, this becomes a great value from the Douro.——R.V.(11/1/2008)—— 88