Powerful and expressive, this bold red delivers ripe, slightly edgy flavors of kirsch, blackberry and chocolate, with savory accents of tar, rhubarb and mineral. Delivers a thick texture, supported by firm tannins and balsamic acidity. A bit rude, but energetic. Drink now through 2025. – TM

The 2010 Porrera Vi de Vila, a blend of 70% Carinena and 30% Garnacha, displays a very ripe personality with black and blue berries and even hints of black olives and perfumed notes of violets and rose petals. The palate is equally fragrant, big and ripe, but with enough acidity and freshness to make it balanced and even elegant in the context. A gentle giant. Drink 2015-2020. - Luis Gutierrez