Robert Parker, Jr.-The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "No 2006 was made of this cuvee but the 2007 Aljibes Tinto is made up of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc with the same elevage as the 2005. It exhibits a similar aromatic and flavor profile to its older sibling but appears to be a bit fresher due to its relative youth. It is also an outstanding value for drinking from 2012 to 2022.
These new releases from Bodega Los Aljibes demonstrate what can be achieved by talented vignerons working in selected regions of La Mancha. Bodegas Los Aljibes is one of the up-and-coming stars of La Mancha." Jun 2011

Winery:  "This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has an intense cherry-red color with mineral and berry aromas, and is elegant and structured in the mouth." 

Wired For Wine:  Forget the man of La Mancha and concentrate more on this wine...

-To Start:  escarole and bacon crostini with mostarda
-After That: olive-crusted rack of lamb  OR venison tenderloin with Madeira/green peppercorn sauce OR Spanish fork-tender pork braise 
-The Closer:  cheddar-like French Cantalet cheese - weighty, moist and creamy

                                                      ARRIBA!

Size:  750ml; cork
Varietal:  35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol:  13.5%
Ageing:  12 months in French and American oak barrels, 18+ months further refining in bottle prior to release
Region:   Vinos de la Tierra Castilla, Spain