The 2007 TINTO, merely labeled “Cortes de Cima,” is the mid-priced entrant in the lineup, a blend this year of Aragonez, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot aged for 12 months in barrel. If you want to see what happens to the Chamine reviewed this issue with more depth, concentration and structure…voila. This is nicely focused, with some concentration and intensity of flavor and grip on the finish. It has a modern, New World style, but turns a little austere and crisp on the finish, too. If you like the style—fruit forward and flavorful—this is a very good vintage for this wine. The winery recommends drinking by 2014—that sounds about right, but I think it should hold a bit longer, even if not at peak. Drink now-2016.Importers: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155; Bibulous, San Francisco, CA; tel: (415) 378-0661; Vinum Wine Importers, Seattle, WA; tel: (206) 621-8843.

Ripe and fresh, this is a soft, raspberry- and red berry-flavored wine. It has richness, light tannins and a generous, full-bodied juiciness. There is slight astringency to the finish.——R.V.(4/1/2009)—— 86