
Made entirely of Tempranillo, the 2006 Crianza is a wine that displays red, ripe cherry, licorice and woodland fruits alongside complex aromas of chocolate and vanilla and flavors derived from oak aging. It is soft and elegant on the palate with a fine structure and a finish of licorice, with a hint of dark plums. Aged 15 months in American and French oak barrels.
Ideal for a versatile table, accompanying appetizers and entrees alike, these bright wines are delicious with seared tuna or salmon, pasta dishes, grilled sausages, chicken and pork as well as many of the exuberant flavors found in ethnic cuisine. Further affinities include roasted tomatoes, grilled vegetables and dried cherries.