The 2008 CARTA is the entry level red, a blend of Touriga Nacional and Aragones (alternatively spelled Aragonez; Tinta Roriz in the North, and Tempranillo, among others, in Spain). The finish is modest, the fruit thins fast at which time the wine is a bit hollow, but it is bright and silky, has a 'real wine' feel and a nice price point. It is at peak now. Drink now-2012. Fita Preta Vinhos is a joint venture between viticulturist David Booth and oenologist Antonio Macanita. As David Booth told me, they have themselves wavered on how they wanted the producer name spelled one word, as I've listed it in the past, consistent with what one usually sees on the front of the labels; or two words, as the formal name of the company is spelled. Their final decision one word, but don't be surprised if you see it both ways as Fita Preta is in fact two words, meaning 'Black Ribbon.' Stylistically, in case you are wondering, the brand names signify different things. The 'Sexy' wines tend to be ripe and accesible and use international grapes. For some reason, it is hard to find 'Fita Preta' anywhere; it is in tiny print on the back label. While I'm always scared of brands that seem to be more interested in marketing than winemaking, these have turned the corner and are showing pretty well. The regular Tintos and Brancos, with just Fitapreta on the label, are a bit more focused and use Southern Portuguese grapes. The Palpite and Preta are specialty, upper level brands.Importer: Wine Bridge Imports, Davis, Ca; tel: (530) 574-1157; in New York only: A&R Wine Imports, White Plains, N.Y.; Info@WestchesterWineImports.com