The 2009 Ribota spent 8 months in French and American oak. A bit more full-bodied and elegant and with a similar aromatic and flavor profile, it is likely to evolve for 1-2 years but there is no compelling reason to delay your gratification. It is definitely worth the extra $2. One of Spain’s not so well known trends is the increasing quality of wines coming from selected regions of La Mancha (particularly those at higher elevations) as these three wines from Bodegas Mano a Mano demonstrate. Importer: Aviva Vino, New York, NY; Tel. (212) 244-4495