Stage of two years with evolution in the bottle to fifteen years with characteristics of a Vintage. The strong heat during maturation increased the concentration of sugar of the berries and the raindrops in the first week of September were sufficient to ensure maturity and to harmonize the composition of the berries. Prizes: Producer of the Year in Portugal in 2006 and 1999, Maximum Classification (La Bible du Porto, Canada) Maximum Classification (Vintage 2003 tasting, Vino Mag., Oct.2006, Belgium).