The 2006 Art is 100% Mencia sourced from low yielding 60+-year-old vines. It was fermented with native yeasts and aged for 18 months in French oak before bottling without filtration. On the nose it displays a roasted compote character along with complex spice and herb notes. Velvety-textured on the palate with considerable depth as well as finesse, this offering is all about pleasure. It can be enjoyed now but will certainly develop additional nuance with another 2-3 years of bottle age. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; www.grapesofspain.com

Dense yet lithe, this red offers ripe, sweet cherry and kirsch flavors backed by toast, coffee, roasted spices and licorice notes. Exotic in character, yet remains fresh and focused. Drink now through 2020. 250 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add