Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
It is a field blend (some 32 grapes from centenarian vines), principally Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca, all aged for 16 months in 20% new French barriques.

It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Of all of Vallado's fine reds this issue, this might be the most refined. Sensually textured, it has plenty of power on the finish to go with its beautiful mid-palate finesse. It seems very sophisticated. Focused and precise, this looks like a great Reserva from Vallado. Plus, considering the wave of pricey upper-level wines lately, it's also a relative value point in the lineup. How well will it age? Let's start here—but be prepared to cellar it for a few years, at the least, to allow it to become more expressive. There were 43,400 bottles produced, plus 800 magnums.

Vallado has debuted a lot of pricey upper-level bottlings of late. Happily, they succeed. Whether they succeed well enough to meet the expectations created by their pricing is going to be up to you and your wallet. On a broader front, Vallado had quite a fine 2017 vintage. Their reds in particular look super, granting that they were not in bottle long when seen.

James Suckling
Blackberry, black-olive and blueberry aromas with dark chocolate and hints of spice.

Some walnut, too. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and refined with polished, fine tannins. Needs time to open and soften. Plenty of potential. Firm and tight. Drink after 2022.

Wine Enthusiast