Forest floor and loamy earth flavors give this red a rustic character, but there's a ripe and juicy core of cherry preserves and red plum. Light, firm tannins and tangy acidity keep this focused. Carignan, Garnacha and Syrah. Drink now through 2020. 25,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

The 2011 Besllum is produced with 50% Garnacha, 40% Carinena and 10% Syrah aged for 13-15 months in oak barriques, 40% of them new. It displays a very ripe nose of black plums, prunes and dates intermixed with notes of graphite and dark chocolate, in a supple palate with marked acidity, abundant dusty tannins and good length. Drink 2015-2019. The wines of Celler Malondro are powerful, modern and well-oaked examples of Montsant. Imported by Frontier wine imports, www.frontierwineimports.com and Majuelos de Espana, www.majuelos.com

This supple red offers black cherry, cola and licorice flavors, with light, firm tannins and a spicy finish. Nicely focused. Drink now through 2012. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

The 2008 Besllum is composed of 45% Garnacha, 45% Carinena, and 10% Syrah aged for 16 months in new French oak. Also deeply colored, it displays an alluring bouquet of wood smoke, exotic spices, incense, lavender, blueberry, and black cherry. In the glass it displays opulence, loads of sweet fruit, and outstanding volume. Give it 2-3 years to fill out and drink it from 2013 to 2023. Importer: Tom George, Frontier Wines, Dover, NJ; tel. (973) 328-4500

The 2007 Besllum is a blend of 45% Carinena, 45% Garnacha, and 10% Syrah aged for 16 months in new French oak. It displays an enticing bouquet of tar, mineral, pain grille, blueberry, and blackberry. Full-bodied on the palate with excellent volume and concentration, it has the structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will deliver prime drinking from 2012 to 2022. Celler Besllum (pronounced Bes-Yume) has hit the target with these 2007 offerings.