The 2006 TINTO is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Castelao. It is a pretty nice effort in this vintage and a nice value. Dominated by red fruit nuances, cherries, raspberries and strawberries, this wine is aromatic and very fruity in an obvious way, maybe too obvious for some. Grapes like Alicante Bouschet and Castelao, of course, can project those intense flavors. While having neither much structure nor depth, not a surprise for wines in this price category, its intensity of flavor, for those who gravitate to its flavor profile, will be a redeeming virtue that makes this inexpensive wine a likely crowd pleaser. Drink now-2010. Importer: Grape Moments, a Division of Sintra Imports, New Bedford, MA; tel. (508) 997-0100

The 2004 Tinto (Quinta da Alorna) is fresh and fruity, a blend of Tinta Roriz, Castelao, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. It is a very suave, flavorful wine, with relatively soft tannins and some liveliness. It tastes great, goes down easy, but needs to be drunk young. It is a nice deal for the price. There isn’t much depth, but it is solid enough not to feel thin or watery, at least in its youth. It’s a bit simple, but the charming, beautifully balanced presentation, nuanced with plums and blackberries, works well for the short term. Drink now-2009. Importer: Grape Moments, a Division of Sintra Imports, New Bedford, MA; tel. (508) 997-0100