The 2008 Valtosca, in contrast, is 100% Syrah aged for 12 months in new French oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an alluring perfume of smoke, spice box, menthol, mineral, and blueberry. Round, supple, and easy-going on the palate, it is packed with savory fruit leading to a lengthy, pure finish. Drink it over the next 5 years. Casa Castillo’s wines are produced entirely from estate-grown fruit.Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565