A couple of days ago, I wrote about a few Bargain Whites — now here are some reds to go with. Enjoy!

Bodegas Leganza 2004 Tempranillo La Mancha Condesa Crianza ($11). So easy to like — an versatile with food. Offering medium-bodied black cherry and plum fruit accented with lightly toasted herbs and soft spices. Smooth finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Cavit 2007 Pinot Noir Provincia di Pavia ($10). Not overly complex, but tasty, with delicate red berry and cherry flavors that build somewhat through a smooth finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Jose Maria da Fonseca 2005 Terra do Sado Periquita ($10). A lot of wine for the money, this Portuguese red offers concentrated blackberry and plum fruit accented with toast, spice and vanilla. Shows some grip on the finish. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Les Vignerons de la Mediterranee 2007 Corbieres Les Deux Rives ($9). A heck of a deal. Not overly complex, but completely likeable for its ripe berry flavors and savory spice notes that persist nicely on the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignon. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-12-14)

Mirassou 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon California ($12). Nice for the price, with moderate blackberry and black cherry flavors and toasty vanilla and light spice notes. Medium- to light-bodied; decent finish. Easy to drink, on its own or paired with food. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (20008-11-15)

MontGras 2007 Carmenere Colchagua Valley Reserva ($14). Deep and aromatic, with ripe black fruit flavors accented with loads of spices, fresh sage and a touch of smoke. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-10-10)

Planeta 2007 Sicilia La Segreta ($15). Ripe and full of flavor, with berry and cherry jam character that is balanced with appealing spice and acidity notes. With a bright, focused finish. A blend of Nero d’Avola (50%), Merlot, Syrah and a dash of Cabernet Franc. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-12-14)