Even better is the 2009 Art, made from 80- to 90-year-old vines at 800-900 meters of elevation, and aged for 12 months in French oak. It exhibits a multi-dimensional perfume of sandalwood, balsamic, lavender, incense, and black raspberry that fills the room. In the glass it is velvety-textured, round, rich, and full-flavored. Beautifully proportioned, it has all the right stuff to evolve for another 3-4 years and provide great pleasure through 2024 if not longer. Bodegas y Vinedos Luna Beberide is an excellent source of value-priced wines from the increasingly fashionable DO of Bierzo. Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; Tel. (571) 642-0343

This graceful red is subtle but complex, with licorice, mineral, wild herb and currant flavors that mingle over light tannins and crisp acidity. Racy and long, not powerful but intense. Drink now through 2016. 450 cases made, 450 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Bierzo Select to Add