“Lightly wood aged, this ripe wine was fermented initially in open tanks, giving the wine its rich black fruit character and open texture. Spice from wood aging mixes with generous fruits to make a richly textured wine.”(Editors’ Choice)
— Wine & Spirits, Apr 2018

“The 2013 Tinto is a blend of 45% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz, 15% Touriga Franca, 10% Castelão and 10% Alicante Bouschet, all aged for 18 months in used French oak. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol. Elegant and lighter in style, this succeeds with its refreshing feel, good flavor and that freshness on the finish. Sunny and lively, it shows well and tastes just great. Despite the vintage date, this is the latest release—Chocapalha delivers a lot here in a regular, late-released Tinto for a modest price. Winemaker Sandra Tavares believes this can drink well for up to 20 years—which scares me a little—so, let's start a little more slowly and take that in stages. Its structure is good, but the concentration is just average. This is a great food wine and a great choice for a house pour.”
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2017