The 2010 El Castro de Valtuille is the most fragrant of the 2010s from the winery. It displays a Burgundian nose of flowers and even peaches, balsamic (rosemary and other herbs) and a silky palate with good acidity and balance, showing ripe fruit and some minerality. A wine of pleasure. Drink 2014-2020 . Castro Ventosa is the family winery of Raul Perez in the village of Valtuille de Abajo. He was fully dedicated to his own projects between 2003 and 2010, but since then he has returned home and is there again working with his young nephews, continuing with the viticulture tradition of the family, documented since 1752. Over generations they have amassed an impressive collection of vineyards that today add up to around 60 hectares, most of them planted with vines that are over 50 years old. Imported by Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA; tel. (914) 954-6583; www.boutiquewines.info

Vivid ruby. Heady, intensely perfumed aromas of candied red fruits, potpourri and smoky minerals, with a sexy Asian spice note adding complexity. Palate-staining fresh raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are underscored by a strong undercurrent of minerals and a hint of white pepper. Shows excellent clarity and crackling minerality on the finish, which is firmed by fine-grained tannins.