Tempranillo.    All the elegance and power of a fine Rioja reflected in a wine from a select harvest and very fine, subtle barrel aging. Probably the best Crianza Rioja has to offer.    Intense cherry color.    Ripe fruit in jam with a backdrop of red fruits, with some hints of aging such as toasted notes and vanilla. On the palate, it is flavorful, meaty, balanced, with a good fruit-driven persistence.    Pairs well with red meats, grilled fish, and aged cheeses.    Rioja Alavesa.     Spain.