The 2010 Celia Vizcarra is produced with fruit from an old head-pruned vineyard with 93% Tinto Fino and 7% Garnacha. I see a floral character that might be attributed to the Garnacha, but whatever it is, this is a wine of marked personality, combining ripe and elegant aromas and flavors with the attractive suppleness of the blueberries, meaty tannins and delicate aromas of violets and dry roses. The palate shows very good balance and stuffing, with very fine, sophisticated tannins. A great, different Ribera. Bravo! Drink 2014-2021. Juan Carlos Vizcarra is the classical grape-grower from the village of Mambrilla de Castrejon in the province of Burgos. He produces a wide range of well-crafted, personal wines. Some of them are named after his daughters, so they better be good! (They are!). Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724, www.oleimports.com

Sleek and racy, this polished red offers focused flavors of black cherry, juicy plum, licorice, graphite and toast, harmonious and deep. The firm tannins are well-integrated, showing plenty of acidity for balance. Drink now through 2025. 110 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add