Portugal's "Altano Tinto 2006 Douro DOC" Wine

At the end of last year my husband and I visited Portugal where we went to a free wine tasting center in Lisbon's city center. The wine center showcases Portugal's wines and wine areas, changing them out every few weeks. Even though Portugal is the world's 7th largest wine producer this was the first time we had ever had Portuguese wine. While there we each tasted 6 different wines. They were okay but nothing I would go out and buy. At the wine store the other day we were surprised to see a few Portuguese wines and excitedly bought one. We did not recognize any and settled on this Altano Tinto Douro DOC 2006 from the Symington Family Estates. Here is the description:

"This wine comes from the Douro Valley vineyards of Northern Portugal and is produced from the Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca varietals. The first provides intense ripe berry flavours and the second, lifted floral aromas."

This is a great tasting and affordably priced wine. We will definitely buy it again. Keep your eyes peeled for it the next time you visit your favorite wine shop.