The red 2013 Latria is a blend of Garnacha and Cari?ena from the village Cornudella de Montsant. The nose is not terribly expressive, but seems clean with moderate oak. It's quite straightforward in a commercial way, with more noticeable oak in the palate. 12,000 bottles.

The entry-level 2012 Latria is a blend of Garnacha and Cari?ena from their own vineyards and purchased grapes from the village Cornudella de Montsant fermented in stainless steel at low temperature and matured in a mixture of new and used barrels for one year. It had an unusual note of smoked paprika that I also found in some of their other wines, which might be related to the élevage. The barrels seem to dominate the nose and palate where the sweet, vanilla-driven tannins coat the inside of your mouth and leave a sweet chocolate aftertaste. For fans of oaky reds. 30,000 bottles produced.

The 2011 Latria is a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and Carinena aged in 20% new oak barrels and the rest in used ones. It has a showy nose of ripe black fruits, blueberries and a hint of violets over a thin layer of spicy licorice, a polished, medium-bodied palate with round tannins, quite juicy, with clean flavors and delineated acidity. Drink now-2017. 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

The 2009 Latria is an equal blend of Garnacha and Carinena from 40- to 55-year-old vines, fermented with wild yeasts with partial malolactic fermentation in barrel, where it is aged for 14 months (50% new.) It has a well-defined, crisp nose of blackberry, briary and a touch of dried blood, a ferrous note underlying the fruit profile. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, displaying clean, bright red fruit and a well-delineated, focused finish that has both elegance and tension. Raspberry and wild strawberry fruit define the aftertaste and you just want to take another sip. Great price for a great little wine. Drink now-2016. Importer: World Wine Headquarters; www.worldwinehq.com

This silky red offers high-toned cherry, berry, tobacco and anise flavors, with light tannins supporting a smooth texture. Maturing now, but has enough grip for food. Garnacha and Carignan. Drink now through 2012. 300 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add