Pillastro Selezione d'Oro 2009
Puglia IGP
Laithwaites £11.99
14%
80% Primitivo, 20% Negroamaro
Produced by Cantine Due Palme
Crazily heavy bottle and beautiful label. Very rich and spicy nose. Loads of chocolate and coffee - a ripe, rich spicy and exciting wine. The taste is pretty sweet.



Vigna Pedale Riserva 2008
Castel de Monte DOC
Laithwaites £18.99
13%
100% Nero di Troia
Produced by Torreveto
Lovely farmyardy nose with some violet. Both carry on on the palate. This is gorgeous. 



El Campeador 2011
Jumilla DO
Laithwaites £6.99
14
68% Syrah, 28% Monastrell, 4% Petit Verdot
Produced by Artiga Fustel
Strange, savoury nose. Sweet and ripe, but a bit odd.

Cantos de Valpiedra Rioja 2009
Rioja DOCa
Laithwaites £12.99
13%
100% Tempranillo
Ooh, I so love American oak. The aroma is so appealing.  Carries through in the mouth. Lovely, savoury and typical.  Good price. Yum



Juan Luis Cañas Selección de la Familia
Rioja Reserva 2005
Rioja DOCa
Laithwaites £17.99
14.50%
85% Tempranillo, 15% Other Varieties
I love this wine, from the bottle shape, through the perfect spicy, oaky nose with fresh herbal notes, to the savoury, perfectly balanced palate.  Dry, but with fruit and a nice evolvement in bottle. My perfect wine.

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