Steve Messinger

9.2

Lush black fruit aromas and a hint of licorice. Broad in the mouth very smooth tannins w long smooth finish. Drinking very well now. — a month ago

Melissa Eckers

9.1

Great heavy red — a month ago

A. R.

9.1

Still way too young. Amazing upside, highly extracted. I generally dislike this big style, but man is this well made. Dark fruit and pepper in the nose, lots of unresolved tannins, minerals and dark fruit in the mouth. Long finish. — 2 months ago

Ericsson

9.5

Mariano’s Garcias crown jewel, he was the front man at Vega Sicilia for three decades. He then founded Aalto with the vision of creating the highest quality RdD which you didn’t have to wait fifteen years to enjoy. Many think he’s done it! I pretty much agree. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper spice and oak. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with cinnamon, cacao, cacao and smoky notes. Big chewy tannins, medium+ finish, lively acidity, nice mouthfeel, ending with vanilla and earthy mineral tones, a fine Sipping Wine!! — a month ago

Kristen Grimes

9.8

A rich meaty aroma with dark fruit undertones, lush on the palate with dark jammy fruits, a bit of tart black cherry and medium tannins, all deliciously balanced. A friggin steal at $15!! — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.6

Vintage 2003 | My gosh, I love this. — 2 months ago

Kristen Grimes

9.3

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. — 4 days ago

Day Watson

9.1

Slightly chill before drinking. Floral, blackberry and spice. Some tannin. Medium bodied. Acid. Good summer red option or lunch/brunch. Paired well with aged cheeses, blackberries. Winner of tonight’s tasting. — a month ago

Erica Cessna

9.0

FWGS - Norristown — 2 months ago