The 2007 La Nieta displays aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, incense, and assorted black fruits leading to a full-bodied, voluminous, intense wine with plenty of structure and impeccable balance. This lengthy effort merits 5-7 years of cellaring and should be at its best from 2015 to 2027, if not longer. Vinedos de Paganos, one of the outstanding Rioja estates, is owned by the Eguren family. The El Puntido cuvee comes from the single Tempranillo vineyard of the same name planted in 1975. It is typically aged in new French oak for 18 months before bottling without filtration. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

This powerful red is deceptively accessible, offering ripe, sweet blackberry and plum fruit backed by dark chocolate and anise. Though plush, this has plenty of well-integrated tannins for structure, and the balance of acidity and minerality promises it will develop well. Drink now through 2022. 39 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add