Several other cuvees tasted revealed oaky, disjointed styles, but that was not a problem with this 2001 Ribera del Duero Reserva. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of high quality cigar smoke, black currants, and cedar. This rich, medium to full-bodied, complex Spanish red behaves like a mid-level Pauillac from Bordeaux. Enjoy it over the next decade. Importer: Antalva Imports, Los Angeles, CA; tel. (310) 439-1466

An elegant, racy red. Alluring aromas of blackberry pie lead to fresh notes of berries, vanilla, minerals and smoke. Not a powerhouse, but plenty firm for food, with freshness and balance. Drink now through 2010. 4,100 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add