The 2008 Tinto "Quinta Do Alem Tanha" is 25% Touriga Nacional, with the rest an old vines field blend. Fragrant, largely with oak-nuanced aromatics, it seems lush and creamy, laced with vanilla and blueberry scents. Some 90 minutes of air greatly aided this in terms of subduing the oak a bit. At that point, like the Grande Reserva reviewed this issue, it became harder edged on the finish, with the alcohol (15.5%) often too obvious, but the oak better integrated. It should have some reasonable aging potential and will be better in a couple of years, when it settles down. This is certainly more serious, with more upside, than the regular Tinto, but I'm not sure it is any more enjoyable. With time, to be sure, the two wines should separate. Drink 2012-2020. This winery as yet has no importer in the USA. The prices given are estimates provided by the winery.

The 2001 Tinto (Quinta do Alem Tanha) is a blend, including Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Tinto Amarela, Tinta Carvalha, Rufete and Grand Noir. It has the best mid-palate of the wines from this Estate that were reviewed, and the best structure, although there is some funk on the wine, and a dusty finish. The ultimate result is not terribly impressive. There were approximately 833 cases produced. Drink now-2009. This winery produces wine from Quinta dos Avidagos, from which it takes its name, and Quinta do Alem Tanha. Winemaker Rui Cunha also makes “The Secret Spot” for GR Consultores, separately listed.No known American importer.