2008 La Purisima 'Trapio' Monastrell
Figs, adobe, woody dark spices and just a touch of typical honey-molasses in a nose that’s high, wide and open-smelling, just like its growing situation, 800 metres up in the dry inland sierras of Alicante. Tannins and acid themselves are dry, savoury, and … succulent! Luxury material at pedestrian prices, this is soooo stylish, delicious and great value. Presents for drinking right now, and probably has 10 years meaningful cellar time ahead of it.