The purple-colored 2006 Bracamonte Crianza displays brooding black fruits, Asian spices, incense, violets, and blackberry. Savory, ripe, and substantial on the palate, this firm, structured, well-balanced offering can be approached now but will continue to provide enjoyment for another 8-10 years. Grupo Yllera owns 240 acres of vineyards and controls another 660 in Rueda, Ribera del Duero, and Toro making both estate and negociant wines. It is a well established brand in Spain and is now moving to get a foothold in the USA market as domestic sales take a hit from declining demand. The Yllera label includes wines blended from Tempranillo vineyards in Toro and Ribera del Duero, hence the more generic DO of Vino de la Tierra Castilla y Leon. Importers: Siema Wines, Springfield, VA; Touton Selections, New York, NY; Lionstone International, Lake Bluff, IL; A & B Wine Imports, Seattle, WA; Truwines, San Francisco, CA; and Spain Wine Collection, New York, NY

Black cherry, tobacco, cedar and smoke flavors show hints of mineral and game in this polished red. The tannins are resolving nicely, and the finish opens into notes of floral and spice. Drink now through 2015. 10,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Ribera del Duero Select to Add