The 2009 Una Cepa was in barrel for 14 months. Spice box, lavender, mineral, and blackberry elements inform the nose of this layered, surprisingly elegant Tempranillo from the great 2009 vintage. Rich, voluminous, and well-balanced, it can be approached now and will continue to deliver enjoyment through 2019 if not longer. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero was the ninth Bodega to register with the region's Consejo in the late 1980s demonstrating how recent the development in Ribera del Duero really is. Now there are well over 200 Bodegas making Valduero one of the DO's venerable producers. Valduero's new releases are outstanding. Importer:Multiple Importers

The 2007 Una Cepa was aged in barrel for 14 months. It sports an alluring perfume of smoke, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black raspberry. Elegant in the mouth with a silky texture, savory, spicy flavors, and a racy personality, it will continue to blossom for another 2-3 years and drink well through 2022. Bodegas y Vinedos Valduero is a medium-size winery in Ribera del Duero that has expanded operations and is producing wine from several DOs. There is one white wine among the new releases Importers: Alphapac, Miami, FL; Wine Wise, Oakland, CA; Baron Francois, New York, NY; Mid State Wines and Liquors, Houston, TX; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA; www.bodegasvalduero.com

Spicy, cassis, bramble fruit, currant and violet bouquet. Big and dense, boldly peppery with oak. Showily made with succulent fruit and good drinkability.

The 2006 Una Cepa is a more forward wine with plenty of savory red and black fruits. Although it is likely to evolve for several years, it can be enjoyed now with an hour of decanting. 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