As the 2011 vintage was described in the Telegraph - this vintage is also enticingly scented with earthy fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary) and yet despite the deep, brooding plum-like fruit it rem...(read more)

We enjoyed this wine with a tapas lunch in an incredible location by the Douro River at the Romaneira property and have to say it was captivating. A very pure crystalline style, with ripe grapefr...(read more)

The 2012 Late Bottled Vintage Port is a traditional LBV, unfiltered and classic. Romaneira does a fine job with this category. It is a go-to producer for fine LBVs. Its elegant 2012 is lovely, wi...(read more)

Beautiful light brick red colour and a pleasingly delicate shape. Lovely spicy, intense character, cherry and warm strawberries mingle with herbs and dark cherry notes. Light on its feet, but not...(read more)

Lovely quite creamy brambly nose, ripe rich dark fruit, lovely weight, rich tannins, good extract and balance, very complete.

Tea, tobacco, mint, dark cherry and cassis, elegant and precise. Sleek and mobile in the mouth, darkly fleshy, but with poise and grip, tobacco, mocha and black fruit to the fore once more.

Lovely concentration, quite tightly wound, dark fruit core, bramble, dark cherry, then floral, roses, violets with good freshness. The palate is beautifully delivered, concentrated black fruit, m...(read more)

A fresh nose, and a lightness and elegance, but then the intensity builds and it has a lovely, salivating richness and freshness, with quite a floral and expressive fruit. The longer it stays in...(read more)

This historic estate (celebrating 260 years of farming this year) is also run by Christian Seely of Noval fame. The quality here is immense from these beautiful old vineyards. Perhaps not the big...(read more)