89/100 Punkte Robert Parker December 2019
The 2017 Prazo de Roriz is a blend of 35% Touriga Franca, 25% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz and 20% mixed grapes, all aged for six months in used French oak. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. Seeming like just-crushed fruit, this is remarkably concentrated for the level, without being jammy. Expressive, fruit forward and still supported by good structure, this is a big, ripe and rather dramatic Prazo this year. The fruit does have a certain warmth to it. That doesn't mean heat, to be clear, but ripeness. It is not always the most lifted fruit on the finish. However, this certainly tastes great and has some sex appeal. The price is right for the big finish and flavor. At the moment, you might like it even better than the score suggests. It would be nice if it could develop a bit more finesse with a year in the cellar, but if you're looking for one to cellar, the producer's Post Scriptum (reviewed this issue as well) would be a better choice