The 2008 Almirez went through malolactic in barrel followed by 12 months in French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up aromas of cedar, espresso, licorice, tapenade, violets, and blackberry. Structured on the palate, it has excellent depth, concentration, and length. Give it 2-3 years in the cellar and drink it from 2013 to 2023. Bodegas Teso La Monja’s wines are made from 100% Tinta de Toro. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; Tel. (781) 461-5767

This modern-style red is supple but shows underlying structure. Blackberry, floral, toast, mineral and smoke flavors show depth and complexity. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Toro Select to Add

Vivid ruby. High-pitched red berries and spices on the nose. Silky in texture and emphatically fruity, offering fresh raspberry and cherry flavors and a hint of tangy minerality. Very fresh, with strong finishing spiciness and lingering mineral note. There's a pinot-like clarity and focus here that's impressive.