Matarromera's Prestigio cuvee is made only in the better vintages. The 2005 Prestigio is a glass-coating, opaque purple-colored wine that spent 18 months in barrel. Sandalwood, vanilla, leather, cloves, licorice, espresso, and assorted black fruits inform the nose of this powerful, structured, burly offering. Slightly narrow on the palate but with more than enough fruit to eventually fill out its frame, it demands another 4-5 years of cellaring and should see its 20th birthday in full form. Those into immediate gratification should look elsewhere. Importer: Matarromera USA, Hoboken, NJ; Tel. (310) 625-5301 and for New York and New Jersey: Carlos Hubner-Arteta, Vinos Libres, New York, NY; Tel. (917) 282-6994

A smooth, dense texture carries harmonious flavors of plum, dried cherry, tobacco and cedar in this maturing red. A bit austere, but focused and balanced. A good match for hearty food. Drink now through 2015. 2,500 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add