Very tasty aged Portuguese red. If I had it blind, I would guess Northern Spanish - Ribera del Duero or Rioja. Smooth and slightly musty/earthy from the age (got some cork crumbles). Opens pretty quickly, with concentrated red fruit and some blackberry. Pleasant tannic grip with a soft texture. Bold flavor throughout, big body (14.5% abv), some pepper and dry grass on a savory finish. Nice for a reasonable price. — a year ago
In Lagos Portugal — 3 years ago
Dry and fruity — 4 years ago
Another great Portugese red under $10. Dry fresh young berry — 7 years ago
Flora, tannins — 8 years ago
Was recommended for braised meat dish, but was lighter and juicy than I thought. Good party/non meal wine — 6 months ago
Nice chilled red/white blend — 9 months ago
So smooth and rich! Brought back from Cartuxa winery in Portugal. — 3 years ago
Adi fev22 — 4 years ago
Interesting set of flavours, smooth, very lovely wine. — 6 years ago
Good pairing with fish, grilled red and white meat and soft cheeses.
“This nice mid-weight wine hails from the Dao region of Portugal. It is a blend of grapes consisting of Alfrocheiro, Tinto-Roriz, and Touriga-National. Each grape is vinified separately, spends 6 months on oak, then it is bottled and cellared. It is defined by black currant, black raspberry, black pepper and a hint of earthiness. An elegant palate of blueberry, dark plum and black pepper spices that stay on the finish. A good match with a pepper-encrusted pork tenderloin on the grill.” Surdyk’s Spring Sale $7.49; regularly $11.99
Great with Sous-vide filets. — 7 years ago
Very Smooth. Great drinking wine. Tiffany really likes it. — 8 years ago
Deceptively high alcohol level, very smooth wine, perfect for a group of friends — 6 months ago
At bar adeula. 5€ for the glass — 8 months ago
Excellent. Fruity and not harsh at all — 2 years ago
W52. Good punchy body without being too drying on the palate. Very enjoyable. — 4 years ago
Great rosé! — 6 years ago
Love it!!! — 7 years ago
This is a great Cabernet, lobster steak dinner. — 8 years ago
Kristen Grimes
Black cherry and plum fruit-forward aromas and on the palate with a little spiciness too, a lush mouth feel with balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is what I want in a Portuguese red!!
Also, love a detailed label!!
GRAPE VARIETY 80% JAEN, 10% TINTA RORIZ 5% ALFROCHEIRO AND 5% OTHERS
SOIL GRANITE AND CLAY
CLIMATE CONTINENTAL WITH MARITIME INFLUENCE
VINIFICATION STAINLESS STEEL VAT
MATURATION 6 MONTHS IN USED FRENCH OAK FOLLOWED BY 6 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE
DESCRIPTION ELEGANCE ON A GRAND SCALE. LIGHTLY OAKED AND PERFECTLY BALANCED, WITH A SILKY TEXTURE AND CRISP EDGE, SUPPORTING BLACK CHERRY, PLUMS AND RASPBERRY FRUIT FLAVOURS DELICIOUS WITH POULTRY AND PORK DISHES. — 2 months ago