The 2006 Alanda is a blend of Mencia, Bastardo, and Tinta Fina from several different parcels which spent 13 months in French oak. It too has a splendid bouquet marked by mineral, chocolate covered cherries, and black raspberry. Ripe, concentrated, long, and pure, this singular expression need to be tasted for its uniqueness alone. Sadly, only 40 cases will make it to the USA market. Quinta da Muradella is where star vigneron Raul Perez makes his A Trabe wines. Grapes from this vineyard were once used to make Grappa but now serve a more noble purpose. A mere 1.2 hectares in size, the vineyard is now biodynamically farmed. Importer: Patrick Mata and Alberto Orte, Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724