This is made of 100% Tempranillo grapes. A Crianza is a Rioja which is aged for at least two years: one in the bottle and at least one in oak casks.
This wine is ruby-red on the pour. The nose is strong with plums, black cherry and just a touch of oak. The edges on the nose are pretty sharp at first, but they round out after about half an hour.
The first taste is a bit strong as well, but rounds out after a little oxygen as well. The taste is heavy with black cherries and blackberries, surrounded by an oaky spiciness. There are also hints of white pepper and definite moments of vanilla on the midpalate. The finish is not long but it is oaky and enjoyable.
Rating: 88
Retail: $12
I like this as a red table wine, nothing spectacular but a very good example of non-reserva (and non-gran reserva) Rioja.
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