The grape is Parraleta, the region is Somontano, and the end result is more original than attractive. The wine is hot, grassy and tart. It falls flat and tastes dull and wan. Lots of acid and scour; not much else.——M.S.(11/1/2009)—— 80

An indigenous varietal wine from Spain. Parraleta hails from mountainous Somontano, and this rendition is dark on the nose, with asphalt and licorice aromas. The palate is more tangy and medium, with raspberry, plum and oak. Almost Chianti-like in its body and feel. Good but limited depth of flavors.——M.S.(10/1/2008)—— 86