The 2006 Crianza spent one year in barrel. It has an excellent nose of cedar, spice box, mineral, violets, incense, and black cherry. Firm and structured on the palate with plenty of savory fruit, it will evolve for 2-3 years and drink well from 2011 to 2021. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero is a reliable source of quality Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Importers: Gold Coast Beverage, Miami, FL; Bibulous, San Francisco, CA; Mid State Wines and Liquors, Houston, TX; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA

Dark flavors of blackberry, roasted fig and espresso mingle over firm tannins in this red. Racy acidity keeps this lively, though an earthy note masks the fruit for now. Drink now through 2012. 16,666 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add