Smoke and tar notes underscore the currant and cassis flavors in this supple red. Integrated tannins and acidity provide firm, concentrated structure, with hints of dried herb and spice lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 50 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Spain / Conca de Barberà Select to Add

Roasted and leathery upon first impression, with a juicy, mildly astringent palate that’s full up with tannins. Tastes baked and leathery, with herbal accents running alongside roasted berry flavors. Tannic grip rises up on the finish, which is clampy and hard but offers sturdy support to what is ultimately a pedigreed Catalonian blend. ——M.S.(10/1/2011)—— 90