Description/Palate
Robert Parker Jr. explains, "This outstanding wine (5,000 cases for the U.S. market) boasts a deep ruby/purple color, full body, and wonderful kirsch liqueur and raspberry aromas and flavors interwoven with hints of licorice as well as minerals. This stunning effort is almost too good to be true.” 

 Parker then rated this lovely red a 90.

 Spain has more area planted in grapes than any other country in the world but only produces 1/3 of the volume of Italy. This is the result of low yield production which explains in part the powerful, rich nature of the red wines produced in this country.

Origin
The Denominations of Origin for this wine is Catalayud which is near Zaragoza in northeastern Spain. This fine state of the art winery was established in 1999 and is producing 2500 barrels of wine annually from their own vineyards located over 1800 hectares.

Food Parings
This wonderful red would compliment medium to strong cheeses, a fine grilled steak or an array of tapas of diverse styles.

 Cellar Hints
Keep it cool (55-65 degrees F).  This red is drinking well now and should do very nicely for another 2 or 3 years.