"The 2017 Quinta da Viçosa A-S - the blends and initials change - is an equal blend of Aragonez and Syrah aged for 12 months in new and mostly American oak. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This was only in bottle a month when seen, but it seemed like a potential star. Oaky up front, this is more notable for its power, concentration and finesse. Deep and intense, this very young blend is hard to fully appreciate because it is so tight, so closed and a bit hard-edged. Yet it has great fruit, sensual texture and the ability to age. This is special, and it should become more so with time. The only thing missing is time- to pull in the wood and moderate the tannins. It may hit peak more around the mid-2020s. It will age very well, so there's no rush." 
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2019

“One of four single-vineyard cuvées, this sumptuous, perfumed red from 40ha on clay/limestone under organic production is an equal-parts blend of the vintage’s best performing international and Portuguese grapes. Rioja-like kid glove lift, with velvety raspberry and blackberry fruit, pencil shaving and game nuances. Seamless milk chocolate tannins and acidity maintain direction and flow. Rich but persistent.” 
— Decanter, Jan 2021