The 2003 Montecastro y Llanahermosa is 100% Tempranillo aged for 17 months in 50% new oak. Purple in color, the wine exhibits a splendid bouquet of crushed stone, violet, bacon, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. The wine is full-bodied, nearly opulent, and powerful with layered fruit and well-integrated tannin and acidity. The pure finish lasts for 50 seconds. (JM)