2007 La Legua Roble, Cigales D.O.

From Cigales, in north-west Spain, a luscious, herb-tinged tempranillo with an added dash of Garnacha. Wonderfully ripe fruit is softened by six months in oak, which leaves it juicy and vibrant, with sour cherry flavours, hints of vanilla and subtle but firm tannins. It's a great value alternative to rioja or Ribera del Duero and a fine partner to spicy bean and chorizo stew.
(The Daily Telegraph - Top Wine Deals this Week - 16 Oct 09)

Cigales DO has earned a reputation for its bright, vivid reds with unbridled fruit flavours and producing wines which offer excellent value. La Legua is made from predominantly Tempranillo with just a dash of Garnacha and it offers of cassis and sweet spice notes. The black fruit flavours linger over a finish of earth and dried herbs.The richness has been expertly harnessed by six months of oak ageing.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

This alluring, soft wine from Cigales sums up all the progress that the Spanish wine-making has made in the past 15 years. Fresh, vibrant, with spicy, crunchy, voluptuous red fruit, mineralilty and alcohol in perfect balance. The “new” Spain in a glass, charming, approachable and at a very affordable price.
(Eva Polaki - Tasting Manager at Berry's Fine Spanish Wine Tutored Tasting - 9/12/09)