2009 Bodegas Y Vinedos Maurodos Prima Toro

(90 points) The purple-colored 2009 Prima is made up of 90% Tinta de Toro and 10% Garnacha aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak prior to bottling without filtration. Earthy minerals, espresso, truffle, licorice, and blackberry aromas lead to a ripe, dense, sweetly-fruited, layered wine lacking only complexity. Give it 1-2 years to fill out and drink it through 2021. Bodegas Maurodos is owned by renowned vigneron Mariano Garcia and his sons Eduardo and Alberto. Wine Advocate # 195 Jun 2011