This Matsu ‘El Recio’ (meaning ‘the tough one’ or ‘the mature one’) is crafted from old-vine Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) in Spain’s Toro DO. Expect a powerful and expressive nose of ripe dark fruits like blackberry and plum, intertwined with notes of liquorice, cedar, and hints of tobacco or spice from its time in oak. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and robust, with a rich texture, firm yet polished tannins, and a balanced acidity that carries the dark fruit and savory spice notes through to a long, persistent finish.