The 2008 Monastrell Dulce reveals ripe aromas of prunes, ginger, and blueberry. Viscous on the palate with sweet blueberry and spicy flavors, it has the acidity to offset the sweetness. Serve it with chocolate desserts or over vanilla ice cream. Bodegas Oliveras has become one of the more familiar names in Jumilla. Importer: Mannie Berk, The Rare Wine Company, Sonoma, CA; Tel. (800) 999-4342, www.rarewineco.com

Chocolate and cherry flavors have a pleasantly bitter edge in this thick, firm red. Herbal and licorice notes add interest. There's sweetness, but the bitter note is dominant. Drink now. 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add