The red 2019 El Sender was produced with a blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 10% Morenillo fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts and matured mostly in 300-liter French and Central European oak barrels for six months, with 15% of the wine matured in egg-shaped concrete vats. It's expressive and fruit-driven, with ripe berry aromas, a heady 14.38% alcohol and a juicy texture, rich and round, with very fine tannins, integrated oak and a long, dry finish. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2021.

The red 2016 El Sender is a blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 10% Morenillo that fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts and matured mostly in 300-liter French and Central European oak barrels for six months, with 15% of the wine matured in egg-shaped concrete vats. It has a very attractive, fruit-driven and floral nose with ripe fruit, violets and a touch of spices and a medium-bodied, vibrant and fresh palate with very fine tannins and Mediterranean character but very good freshness. 52,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2018.

The red 2014 El Sender is a blend of 60% Garnacha, 30% Syrah and 10% Morenillo aged for six months in a mixture of French and Central European oak barrels, with 15% of the wine matured in egg-shaped cement vats. The nose mixes aromas of red fruit and balsamic and honeyed notes, reminiscent of bees wax and pollen. The palate is fresh, with good balance between power and elegance. Approachable and easy to drink. 46,500 bottles produced.

The 2013 El Sender is a blend of 60% Garnacha, 30% Syrah and 10% Morenillo aged for six months in a mixture of new and used French oak barrels with 15% of the wine matured in egg-shaped cement vats. It has a beautiful, perfumed nose that mixes aromas of flowers, pollen, beeswax and straw with red and black cherries. The gentle, polished palate makes it easy to drink and understand. 46, 500 bottles produced.

The 2012 El Sender, a blend of 60% Garnacha, 30% Syrah and 10% Morenillo aged for six months in a mixture of new and used French oak barrels, is still extremely young and has a ripe nose of raspberry and licorice showing its youth and power. The palate is medium-bodied, with flavors of blood orange, bitter cherries and spices, pleasant and easy to drink, with good balance and a nice price tag. Drink 2015-2019. LaFou, in Terra Alta, is one of the four wineries belonging to the Roqueta family, another being Abadal from Pla de Bages, which you’ll find in the corresponding section in this article. In Terra Alta, they own 60 hectares in the north of Batea with vineyards at 350 to 500 meters altitude, and a winery in as 18th century house in the very center of the village. They focus on Garnacha, both white and red, to produce a modern range of wines. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, Ltd., Lake Success, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808, www.martinscottwines.com