The 2011 Sio Les Creus is mostly Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha from the Artesa de Segre subzone of Costers del Segre, matured in used oak barrels for some eight months. The nose shows some overripe characters plus notes of baked apples and stewed plums with something earthy and spicy. The palate is similarly evolved. Drink up. 48,000 bottles produced.

Fresh and focused, this juicy red shows tart cherry, fresh herb and smoke flavors that mingle over light tannins and citrusy acidity. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2019. 7,400 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Costers del Segre Select to Add