The 2007 PRETA is a blend of Touriga Nacional (50%), Alicante Bouschet (35%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 18 months in French oak. There were 500 cases produced. The oak is too prominent here on opening, but I admired its structure and intensity and it continued to evolve as it aired out. The intense aromatics and sweet flavors, largely oak induced, will be appealing to many, although oak-a-phobes may demur. Elegant in the mid-palate, this should hold long enough to give the oak some chance to integrate. Whether the price spike over this winery's good value, lower level wines is worth it, well, that's up to you. Certainly, this seems to me to be the best structured wine in the lineup reviewed this issue with the most upside, sex appeal and depth. Drink now-2017. Fita Preta Vinhos is a joint venture between viticulturist David Booth and oenologist Antonio Macanita. As David Booth told me, they have themselves wavered on how they wanted the producer name spelled one word, as I've listed it in the past, consistent with what one usually sees on the front of the labels; or two words, as the formal name of the company is spelled. Their final decision one word, but don't be surprised if you see it both ways as Fita Preta is in fact two words, meaning 'Black Ribbon.' Stylistically, in case you are wondering, the brand names signify different things. The 'Sexy' wines tend to be ripe and accesible and use international grapes. For some reason, it is hard to find 'Fita Preta' anywhere; it is in tiny print on the back label. While I'm always scared of brands that seem to be more interested in marketing than winemaking, these have turned the corner and are showing pretty well. The regular Tintos and Brancos, with just Fitapreta on the label, are a bit more focused and use Southern Portuguese grapes. The Palpite and Preta are specialty, upper level brands.Importer: Wine Bridge Imports, Davis, Ca; tel: (530) 574-1157; in New York only: A&R Wine Imports, White Plains, N.Y.; Info@WestchesterWineImports.com