The 2010 Reserva, Tempranillo (97%), Cabernet Sauvignon (2%) and Merlot (1%), aged for one year in barrel. It is a sleek wine displaying a combination of fruit, flowers, spices and hints of bouquet starting to develop in bottle, with earthy tones and mineral sensations. The palate is smooth and clean, with polished, fine-grained tannins and good balance. I don-t usually see a big difference in quality between Crianza and Reserva. Drink now-2019. The unpronounceable Pago de Carraovejas produces a full range of modern, well-crafted Riberas without excesses that have great commercial success in Spain, so they can ask prices that for the rest of the world are definitively on the high side. They produce 750,000 bottles per year, usually blending Tempranillo with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228 www.kysela.com and Alphapac A Marketing Company, Miami, FL

Smoky and toasty notes frame plum and leafy flavors in this solid red. Orange peel acidity and chewy tannins give it structure. Rich, a bit rustic. Drink now through 2019. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 20 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add