The 2006 Valsacro Dioro spent 12-14 months in new French oak. A selection of the estate's best barrels, it exhibits an opaque purple color along with a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, lavender, and spicy black fruits. On the palate, like the Crianza, it lacks the density, structure, and aging potential of the two preceding vintages but has plenty of up-front fruit that will deliver enjoyment over the next 8-10 years. Importer: Kysela Pere & Fils, Winchester, VA; Tel. (540) 722-9228

The 2005 Dioro was produced from a stricter selection and was aged in new French oak for 12-14 months. A saturated purple color, it displays a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, espresso, truffle, and blackberry. Dense and loaded on the palate, it has gobs of ripe black fruit, excellent balance, and a lengthy, pure finish. It will continue to blossom over the next 3-4 years and have a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2025. Importer: Kysela Pere & Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-0228

The 2004 Dioro is composed of 40% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, and, surprise, surprise, 10% Macabeo, a white grape. The wine is a barrel selection aged for 12-14 months in new French oak. Valsacro’s rendition of Cote-Rotie works just fine. Purple in color, the wine is fragrant with notes of spice box, flowers, blueberry, and assorted black fruits. Smooth-textured, ripe, and lengthy, this is a hedonistic effort to drink over the next 6-8 years.Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228