An interesting wine—one that combines a certain sour, resinous quality with hints of sur-maturite. Add leather, clove and cinnamon and the result is a reasonably complex wine for a reasonable price. Imported by Pasternak Wine Imports. ——J.C.(6/1/2006)—— 85

Aromas of dried cherries and baking spices presage an earthy, leathery wine that seems a bit heavy without being particularly rich. The finish picks things up a notch, layering dark chocolate over dried fruit.——J.C.(3/1/2004)—— 84

The second wine of Quinta do Carmo is dominated by earthy, meaty aromas. While the fruit has some richness and solid fruit, it is also dry, with awkward, earthy tannins. —R.V. ——R.V.(12/31/2002)—— 82