1 | Wine | Bierzo, 86 or higher, 750 ml

"A naked, virginal red exhibiting a dark ruby/purple color along with lots of crisp cranberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit, soft tannins, an attractive, medium-bodied mouthfeel and a cool, zesty finish." -Robert Parker

This wine was named #57 of Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2012.

"This plush red delivers black cherry, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors. Harmonious and focused, supported by well-integrated tannins and firm acidity. Not a showy wine, but has complexity and depth."

"Heady aromas of raspberry, incense, potpourri and Asian spices; smells a lot like pinot. Lively red fruit flavors are complicated by cinnamon and anise, with tangy minerality adding lift and spine. Suave, precise wine with very good finishing vivacity and lingering sweetness."

"The 2010 Vega Montan Mencia, underbrush, beef blood, spice box, and assorted black fruits lead to a lively, ripe, tasty effort that provides excellent value in a wine that will provide enjoyment for another 3-4 years."

"Bright violet. Aromas of redcurrant and cherry, lifted by a floral topnote and a hint of cracked pepper. Light in body and tangy, with good cut and lift to the bitter cherry and red- and blackcurrant flavors. This racy, precise wine finishes with good cling and length."

"The 2008 Ultreia De Valtuille received the same elevage as its less expensive sibling. To say that has more of everything is a gross understatement. The complex aromatics leap from the glass; on the palate the wine is dense, rich, and velvety, and it gives true meaning to the expression “iron fist in a velvet glove”. It is an extraordinary effort that should drink well for 10-15 years, probably longer."

"Opulent, rich, and lengthy, it has the balance to drink well for 6-8 years but at the asking price most consumers will want to grab some immediate gratification."