The 2009 Tinto is a blend of Castelao, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. There were some 11,000 cases of this imported – so this inexpensive little charmer should be accessible. Clean and tasty, yet with a touch of steel, a little sharpness and hint of underlying earthiness to it, it shows beautifully at the moment and certainly will meet or exceed any expectations from its price category. It manages both a little character and a tasty fruit. Modestly concentrated, it has soft tannins and sensual texture. My experience is that these do hold for 5-7 years from vintage date, maybe more, but that they peak early and don’t reward cellaring. They are at peak near release and within a year or two. So, theory aside, drink up. Drink now-2015. Importers: For all wines except Quartilho and Capoeira brands: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155; for Quartilho and Capoeira wines only: Vino Cava, LLC, Wayne, PA; tel. (610) 688-8415