The second wine from their Ribera del Duero project, the 2013 M2 is a blend of five different soils in the villages of Fuentecén, Fuentemolinos, Roa, Sotillo de la Ribera and Pardilla, from vineyards located at 800 to 900 meters in altitude. It fermented in stainless steel and oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in French barriques of different ages for 14 months. I loved the freshness and harmony of this 2013. It's serious, a little austere, balanced and comes through as undeveloped, young and still in need of some more time to bloom in bottle. It has a rare combination of power and elegance, a sense of austerity and harmony. 18,420 bottles produced.

The 2011 M2 is produced with Tempranillo and other grapes from their own head-pruned, organic-farmed vineyards (15 hectares in total) on fluvial terraces rich in chalk. The grapes fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak vats, and the wine matured in French oak barrels for 14 months. It has a lactic note intermixed with aromas of ripe plums, black raspberries, spices, and hints of graphite and earth. The palate also shows some earthy tannins and moderate acidity, quite fine. It's still a little oaky; I'd wait a little bit more before pulling the cork. 27,288 bottles produced.

The 2010 M2 de Matallana is produced with Tempranillo and other grapes from head-pruned vineyards fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak vats and aged for 14 months in French oak barrels of different ages. The nose is an explosion of flowers and red and blue fruit – very showy and clean – with aromas of blood oranges and a spicy and smoky hint from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with clean flavors and a lush velvety texture, with refined tannins and superb acidity. This has great balance, and while it’s approachable already, it could age for a long time. 18,000 bottles produced. Drink now-2020. I was pleasantly surprised by the wines from Ribera del Duero from Telmo Rodriguez, which showed great purity, focus, precision and balance with perfectly integrated oak, making them lush, hedonistic wines. Importer: Vintus Wine, Pleasantville, NY; tel. (914) 769-3000, www.vintuswines.com

Black cherry, licorice, mineral and sanguine flavors mingle in this reserved red. More harmonious than expressive, with a solid backbone and a savory finish. Drink now through 2019. 100 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add

Smoke and mineral notes frame cocoa, plum and raisin flavors in this rich, jammy red. Herbal and tobacco accents emerge on the finish. Drink now through 2014. 3,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add