The 2014 Familia Comenge is a new Tempranillo from 6.05 hectares planted in 1982. It has a nice combination of fruit and spice and a harmonious palate with fine tannins and good balance. It was bottled in August 2017. 21,700 bottles and 800 magnums produced.

The 2006 Comenge is 100% Tempranillo aged sur lie for 13 months in French and American oak. Deep purple in color, it offers up a nose of earthy minerality, underbrush, spice box, violets, and blackberry. On the palate it displays some elegance, plenty of spicy fruit, good balance, and a medium-long fruit-filled finish. It can be enjoyed over the next 5-7 years. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA

The 2005 Comenge, sourced from Comenge’s estate vines, is 100% Tempranillo aged in barrel for 13 months. Dark ruby-colored, it has an enticing nose of dried herbs, coffee, black cherry, blackberry, and licorice. Smooth on the palate, it has a slightly roasted character along with plenty of ripe, savory fruit. Surprisingly forward, it will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now through 2017. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; www.foliowine.com

Bodegas y Vinedos Comenge produces a single estate wine, 100% Tempranillo, under the family name. The 2004 Comenge, from a top vintage, is purple-colored with an alluring bouquet of cedar, tobacco, violets, bing cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a full-bodied wine with layers of spicy fruit, notes of chocolate and nutmeg, excellent depth, and a long, pure finish. It has several years of aging potential and should provide pleasure through 2020. It offers fine value for a high quality wine from Ribera del Duero. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners, Napa, CA; www.foliowine.com