Here is a elegant and earthy red from Spain’s Catalonian region and the Montsant D.O. Very tight when first opened, with aromas of bittersweet chocolate and black tea. It gives up its secrets slowly and you’ll be rewarded by keeping it in the glass and returning to it. It slowly opens up on the palate with layers of dark blackberries and spice (cumin, for one). This wine would work well with grilled kebabs or even Indian food.
WHO: Coca I Fitó
WHAT: Red blend (Syrah, Granache, Carignan)
WHERE: Montsant, Spain
WHEN: 2008
HOW MUCH: $40
