The 2008 Gran Misterio is composed of Bonarda, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah aged in oak for 16 months. Rich, savory, and layered, with an alluring nose of exotic spices, incense, and sandalwood, it has superb depth, concentration, and volume, with enough structure to evolve for 4-5 years. Its drinking window extends from 2015 to 2023+. Alma Negra is owned by Ernesto Catena and the wines are made by Gustavo Marin and Jose Reginato.Importer: Winebow, Inc., Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Ripe and nicely rounded, with ample toast giving way to lush blueberry compote, fig sauce and dark spice notes. Long, velvety finish. This nicely hedonistic version has held on nicely through the extra bottle aging. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Drink now. 200 cases made.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

The 2007 Gran Misterio is purple/black with a nose of olives, sage, and other herbs. Also in evidence are floral notes, black cherry, and black currant leading to a an elegant wine with a velvety texture, incipient complexity, precision balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It promises a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2022. Importer: Winebow, Inc., Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620