4 | Wine | Bierzo, 2008

"A sexy bouquet suggests raspberry, cola, Asian spices and minerals, with a slow-building floral quality. Silky in texture and very precise, offering juicy red fruit flavors and notes of vanilla, cinnamon and violet. Weightier on the finish, which repeats the sweet red fruit and floral notes. Benefits a lot from air and is worthy of patience."

"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."