Matti Jokelainen

9.1

Bright purple. Clearly more uptoned than the Quinta do Vallado Superior I had alongside. This is nicely balanced midweight young Douro. Raspberries, granberries red currants and cherry, some strawberry maybe on the background. This jumps nicely out of the glass and nose is far more expressive at this stage. Pop next about 4-5 years from now and you have a treat. Great stuff! — 4 years ago

Alfredo Luchini

8.9

2016 organic vineyards Douro Superior — 6 years ago

Daron Watson

9.4

1985 was 1 of the 36 declared vintages of the past 100 years by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto - one of the best actually which they describe as “exceptional quality...a classic vintage, harvested under perfect conditions”
Fonseca stepped to it delivering a wonderful that after 30+ years still is powerful yet has integrated any alcohol heat — 7 years ago

Karen Wade

9.0

Petiscaria gorgeous dry white only 9 euros a bottle — 7 years ago

Karla H

9.8

AMAZING. If you get the opportunity to try this wine do it! — 8 years ago

Nick

8.9

Obrigado to Jośe! Keeping up with the tradition of keeping Douro wines affordable and superior quality. — 10 years ago

Mohammed Albaker

9.5

Fantastic red from the Douro made with the oldest vines known to mankind. Dry finish, great deep red and great value for money. — 10 years ago

Jill Barclay

9.5

Breaking into a bottle from a 2019 trip to Douro. Beautiful - eggplant hued and powerful on the nose. I’m very glad I stuffed a bottle into my suitcase to bring it home. Earthiness, licorice, freshly cracked black pepper balanced with a touch of citrus and strong tannins. A perfect bottle. — 5 years ago

J. Kim

9.1

Superior to the 10 year Tawny. — 6 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

I brought this back with me in late 2015 on a trip to the Douro on the way to Northern Spain where @ml_private_tours and I stopped in to meet @luisaolazabal at her family's beautiful estate @quintadovalemeao in the Douro Superior. A tiny 500 cases is produced.
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At 5 years of age, this is fresh as a daisy with cut and verve. Medium yellow-gold in color. The nose is fresh and reminded me of Sancerre, so Sauvignon Blanc like notes of fresh lime citrus, green apple, sweet grapefruit pith, crushed oyster shells, and a host of chopped fresh green herbs. The palate is electric, more elegant than my initial tasting note from 2015. The acidity is thunderous, a pure and crystaline palate and med+ length in the finish. At 5 years this is so pure and so young, I think it will easiy cruise on to 10 years and likely age for longer. — 6 years ago

Joshua Vickery

9.0

A go-to red for me from the Douro DO of Portugal. Benefits from a 2-hour decant. Comes in at only $8. The winery name, Vila Regia, means "royal town", and was a designation given to towns founded by the Kings of Portugal.

"Ruby colour. Fine and elegant red fruit bouquet, combined with hints of vanilla and coconut. Balanced, rounded, and full-bodied flavour with an elegant, lingering aftertaste."

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Kieran Roberts

9.0

Great fruit and body. Typical sweetness but somewhat restrained leaving it very refreshing. Vintage Port. — 9 years ago

Mohammed Albaker

9.1

Another great red wine from the Douro region of northern Portugal. First time I drink this red but will more of it in the future I hope. — 10 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

This is the white Douro. 2018 vintage. A blend from 70% viosinho, 20% codega do larinho and 10% couveio. Sister and brother oenologists team. 80% of the fruit is sourced in Baixo Corgo (Poiares, 700 m altitude) and 20% in the Douro Superior (Murças, 580 m altitude). Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. White peach and flowers in the nose. In the mouth the juicy white peach fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and a distinctive minty finish with very good length. Amazing value at less than 12 euro. Abv. 12,5%. — 5 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.0

God knows what's in here but it's well rounded and deep. All of Dirk's wines are universally adored and I do t think this is any exception to that rule. Power and fruit. — 6 years ago

GV

9.0

I do like Portuguese wine and this one is such a steal from Aldi at just £4.99. No wine that price is going to be world-class but it's still a great easy drinker for a Friday evening.

Made up of three grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca it gives a hint of spice and cherries on the nose. Taste is some tannin with a good plum and blackberry body. Left to breathe for a couple of hours it ended up being quite smooth. All in all a little diamond for under a fiver. — 7 years ago

Nichole Doest

8.9

Why do I like this so much? I could sip this easily all night. — 8 years ago

Mike Kane

9.5

Just beautiful wine at lunch. — 9 years ago

Michael H

9.1

Visited their estate in Douro: dedicated, passionate and masterful team of vintners...slowly changed their production away from commoditized port varieties to single varietals and fine blends...this red blend, and their "Superior" are worth getting anytime. — 10 years ago

Dave McIntyre

9.0

Delightful inexpensive red from the Upper Douro. 2014 vintage. — 10 years ago