This burly blend showcases how Portugal perfectly bridges the sensibilities between Old and New World. The nose may read as a bold vintage of Reserva Rioja, but the palate has more in common with the riper, denser reds from California or Washington. Baked red and black fruit with licorice, vanilla, and very fine grained tannins. Ageworthy and a perfect bottle to pair with a NY strip. $40 — 7 years ago
Fresh, good acidity, awesome raisins and dates — 8 years ago
Really nice - needs to breathe but is very drinkable! — 8 years ago
Juicy black fruit, premium leather and hints of spice. Big and delicious with soft tannins and great mouthfeel. Oh, and the label is made out of cork from the region; very cool. €6 — 9 years ago
Vermut from Falset (priorat). Excelent. — 10 years ago
Lovely wine with good acidity! — 7 years ago
Significantly better than other 2 Douro red blends but also more expensive.
19.99 at Portugalia Marketplace — 7 years ago
Backsins in Porto excellent dry fruity wine and only 8 euros 90 a bottle! — 8 years ago
Pale green straw. Fruit salad, lemon peel, gravel. Like a lighter viognier. M+ sour with some bitterness. — 8 years ago
Rui recommended the blue Carm Reserva - this one is quite nice for not being Reserva. — 9 years ago
Mature, earthy, rather danky. — 9 years ago
Um vinho tinto do Douro muito agravel que deve ser bebido com uma cabidela de lampreia ou de pica no chão. Se preferiem com enchidos de Trás os Montes — 10 years ago
Fantantic wine to celebrate a great trip — 7 years ago
To accompany tapas — 7 years ago
Balanced slightly fruity but a even flavored wine. — 7 years ago
Medium bodied dark red fruit. Not crazy about the sweetness. — 8 years ago
Un vino excelente. — 9 years ago
Has just the touch of sweet to balance out the acidity and salinity. Very #gastronomic #vinorancio #viranci #priorat #spanishwines — 9 years ago
Another exceptional Douro red made with "old vines" which are at least 40 years old. Full bodied red that pairs with red meats, game, strong cheese and heavy dishes — 10 years ago
Paulo Dias
I can’t believe how good this wine is! It’s really my type of wine, strong body and a bit of oak taste. Love it! I had reserve 2015 — 7 years ago