David Lawrason

This is a very deep, dark and firm Douro red that maintains good balance and proportion. It's a bit reserved but...

Sara d'Amato

Rich, dense and chewy, this rustic Douro blend has plenty of substance and complexity to offer for the price. An...

John Szabo, MS

Bursting with ripe, black fruit, this is forward and chewy, appealingly rustic red wine from the Douro, offering a...

It's only wine but I like it

The 2016 vintage.
Yet another example of a producer's top tiered wine being over-made (eg like many Chianti Classico Gran Selezione). Aged 100% in new oak, the flavours of the wood mask much of the wines character - this could come from anywhere. This producer's less expensive Old Vines red is much more interesting. This is certainly a good wine where, but I cannot help think how much better it would be without all the oak. Tasted nov 2021

Lua Cheia Em Vinhas Velhas Reserva Especial Tinto 2015