Sara d'Amato

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

David Lawrason

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

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