The 2007 Alanda, a blend of 65% Mencia, 30% Basrtardo, and 5% Tinta Fina sourced from all 3 districts of Monterrei. The wine was aged for 13 months in seasoned French oak. Medium ruby-colored, it surrenders a complex bouquet of mineral, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black raspberry. Elegant, concentrated, savory, and impeccably balanced, this lengthy offering personifies finesse. It should provide mush pleasure over the next 8-10 years. Quinta de Muradella, located in the town of Verin in the Monterrei DO, is a garage winery where proprietor Jose Luis Mateo and Raul Perez make wine from 34 unique, certified organic, parcels. A principal purpose of the project is to relate the history of the region through the wines. That fascinating story goes beyond the scope of this report, but Ole Imports has it available to those interested. Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com