A rare white wine from Priorat, the 2006 Les Brugueres is produced from 100% Garnacha Blanca. It comes from a single vineyard with 100+-year-old vines planted on the licorella (schist) soil for which Priorat is famous. Light gold-colored, it emits pleasant aromas of mineral and melon. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with good ripeness, balancing acidity, and medium length. It is an intellectually pleasing wine that lacks that extra dimension of excitement. Drink it over the next 2 years. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

This firm white delivers pine, licorice and herbal flavors in an austere but intriguing character. It has lively acidity and a refreshing, mountain-stream stoniness. Drink now through 2010. 800 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Priorat Select to Add