The 2010 Palacio de Villachica Selección comes from old Tempranillo vines on sandy soils, which is matured in new French and Spanish oak for 18 months. The nose combines spice and wild berries, something earthy and balsamic aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, quite polished by now, approachable, and easy with a bittersweet finish. 10,000 bottles.

The 2009 Palacio de Villachica Seleccion comes from 50 years old vines and is matured in new French oak for 18 months. The nose is light and floral, lacking real substance, to be honest. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a respectable, finely tuned black cherry and black olive-tinged finish. If only the aromatics were better! No known US importer.