Produced from 20 hectoliters per hectare, and aged 16 months in new French oak, this opaque purple-tinged 2002 offers a superb aromatic display of blue fruits, crushed rocks, flowers, and a hint of new oak. Abundant complexity, excellent intensity, medium to full body, and a pure, long, delineated mouthfeel suggest it should be consumed over the next 7-8 years. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; tel. (703) 249-8028

This expressive red shows a nice mix of concentration and balance, with ripe plum and cola flavors, well-integrated tannins and intriguing notes of coffee, mineral and spice that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2010. 250 cases made, 42 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add