Here is a powerful, dense wine, with modest alcohol— thanks to the Dao’s mountain climate and granite soil. Pape is a top wine from Alvaro Castro made predominantly from Touriga Nacional. Perfumed, elegant and structured, with plenty of concentration, this is a wine for serious aging.——R.V.(6/1/2012)—— 95

A star wine from Alvaro Castro. It is powered by its tannins, its intense mineral structure, dark plums, cranberry and dense texture. Give this powerful, impressive wine at least five years.——R.V.(11/1/2011)—— 94