Spanish

Glorioso, 2006

Black cherry, smoky and cherry notes are a bit austere in this lean red, but the flavors hang together and the firm tannins turn juicy on the finish.

LAN Rioja Crianza, 2006

Light scents of crushed rose petals and frisky cherry tomato flavors give this a bright, zesty tone. The tannins are also light, with a gravelly feel. This is a versatile red for olives and jamón Serrano, or more substantial meats such as duck.

LAN Rioja Gran Reserva, 2004

Deep red. Powerful, pungent cherry-vanilla and candied raspberry scents are complicated by cracked pepper and cured tobacco. Lush and creamy in texture, offering sweet red berry and cherry pie flavors and slow-building, furry tannins. The spiciness dominates the impressively long and sweet finish.

LAN Rioja Reserva, 2005

A silky texture carries expressive flavors of black plum, violet, licorice and smoke in this focused, balanced red. Has good intensity yet remains vibrant and accessible.