2006 Se̱orÌ_o de P. Peci̱a "Vendimia Selecionada" Reserva Rioja

Deep red. Powerful, smoke-accented dark berry preserve, incense and vanilla aromas are accented by building mineral and peppery spice. Broad and fleshy on the palate, with ripe blackberry and bitter cherry flavors picking up a sweet floral pastille nuance on the back half. Shows very good depth but comes off as lithe, finishing with strong thrust and supple tannins. After three years of aging in used American oak this wine was bottled and then held for another three years before being released. (JR)