Luberri Monje Amestoy Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain

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The 2008 Seis de Luberri spent 6 months in French and American oak. It offers up an inviting nose of cedar, leather, violets, spice box, and assorted black fruits. Already revealing a bit of complexity, this elegantly-styled Rioja has the balance and concentration to drink well through 2018. Luberri is located in El Ciego in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. The estate consists of 35 hectares of old vines. All three wines presented (100% Tempranillo) are excellent to outstanding values.Importer: Andre Tamers, De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; www.demaisonselections.com

The 2006 Seis de Luberri is 100% Tempranillo sourced from the estate’s younger vines. It was aged in French and American oak for six months. It delivers a complex aromatic array of cedar, tobacco, leather, red pepper, and blackberry. This is followed by an easy-going, smooth-textured Rioja with plenty of savory, spicy fruit, good depth, and a medium-long finish. Drink it over the next six years. Florentino Monje Amestoy was the original winemaker at Artadi before starting Luberri in 1992.Importer: Andre Tamers, De Maison Selections, Chapel Hill, NC; www.demaisonselections.com

A heavier, more elevated style, but still well-priced relative to the competition. Expect lusty toast and berry aromas along with a round but juicy palate that delivers chewy berry and plum flavors and some “grasa,” which means fat in Spanish. A cut above most wines in this price range.——M.S.(9/1/2007)—— 88