The 2009 Tinto, sourced from 45-year-old vines, was aged in stainless steel sur lie for 2 months. It is a saturated purple color with an expressive perfume of mineral, spicy black fruits, and violets. On the palate it has excellent volume, succulent flavors, lively acidity, and a lengthy finish for its humble price. It is an outstanding value and a great introduction to the Mencia grape. The Bodegas Peique wines are 100% Mencia sourced from their 22 acre hillside estate. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811