The flagship 2009 Pujanza Cisma was tasted from a barrel sample. It was sourced from a 1.5 acre single vineyard whose vines are over 100 years of age, pre-phylloxera and ungrafted. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel with aging in new French oak. At the time of tasting (March 2011) it had been in barrel for 14 months with another 6-8 months to go. A glass-coating opaque purple color, the nose is dominated by aromas of a confiture of black fruits and exotic spices. Dense, rich, and loaded, readers can expect this to be one of the stars of the great 2009 vintage.(Not yet released)Importer: Aurelio Cabastrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; Tel. (571)-642-0343

Voluptuous and focused, this rich red shows ripe blackberry and boysenberry flavors, with layers of cocoa, tobacco, licorice and mineral that unfold to a lingering floral finish. Great depth and balance, in the modern style. Best from 2009 through 2018. 105 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add