Bodegas Arrocal’s purple-colored 2008 Arrocal is 100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) aged for 8 months in French and American oak before bottling without filtration. Aromas of cedar, spice box, mineral, leather, and black fruits gives way to a surprisingly dense, intense, and savory wine that over-delivers for its humble price. It is a great value for drinking over the next 5 years.
Importer: Aurelio Cabestrero, Grapes of Spain, Lorton, VA; www.grapesofspain.com