The 2008 Spiga went through malolactic in new French and American oak where it remained for another 13 months. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it gives up a fragrant array of cedar, spice box, floral, and black fruit aromas. This is followed by a concentrated, intense, elegant wine with some underlying structure and a few years of aging potential. It will provide optimum drinking from 2013 to 2023. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; Tel. (781) 461-5767

There's plenty of cherry and plum fruit in this modern red, but cola, ginger and toast flavors from oak take center stage. This is lively, but lacks balance now. Drink now through 2016. 2,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add