The 2005 Villacezan Diomeses is 100% Prieto Picudo which spent 12 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it reveals an expressive Pinot Noir-like perfume featuring cedar, spice box, black cherry, and black raspberry aromas. Supple, ripe, and sweet, the wine nicely conceals enough soft tannin to permit another 2-3 years of evolution. Drink this balanced, lengthy effort from 2010 to 2015.
Importer: George Galey, American Estates Wines, Summit, NJ; www.villacezan.com