The 2014 Bracamonte Roble shows better integration of the oak and fruit than many of the more ambitious bottlings. It mixes red and black berries with spices, and shows a medium-bodied palate and clean flavors. 60,000 bottles.

The 2013 Bracamonte Roble is pure Tempranillo, matured in French and American oak barrels, with a straightforward combination of berries and spices, and a rather light palate revealing the challenges of the vintage.

The 2009 Bracamonte Roble spent 6 months in oak. Cedar, cinnamon, clove, violets, and black cherry aromas lead to a dense, concentrated, spicy effort with the balance to drink well for another 5-6 years. It is an excellent value. 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