There is enough reduction present to push the spice and ripe dark berry fruit aromas to the background though it does not extend to the palate

The acidity is fine and well integrated into rich and juicy fruit

it’s great to see Gaja’s daughters Gaia and Rossana increasingly involved in the winery

boasting flavors of cherry

The full-bodied

Calvo Casajus, Ribera Del Duero NIC other_regions_australia There is enough reduction presentThe 2006 NIC is more expressive aromatically with a sexy nose of smoke, lavender, violets, truffle, and assorted black fruits. It is also more forthcoming on the palate although it, too, will profit from extended cellaring of at least 6 8 years. This classy wine should have a drinking window extending from 2015 to 2030. Bodegas J. A. Calvo Casajus is owned and operated by its namesake, Jose Alberto Calvo Casajus. It is literally a one man undertaking