The 2005 Crianza spent 15 months in oak. Dark ruby/purple-colored, it has a fragrant bouquet of pain grille, sage, violets, mineral, and blackberry. This leads to a medium-bodied wine with an elegant personality. It has ample spicy black fruit flavors, light tannin, and a lengthy finish. It will evolve for 2-3 years and should be at its best from 2010 to 2018. The winery produces two wines from Toro, located directly west of Ribera del Duero, under the Arbucala label. Importers: Gold Coast Beverage, Miami, FL; tel. (305) 591-9800; Bibulous, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 282-2585; Mid State Wines & Liquors, Houston, TX; tel. (713) 682-0800; Baron Francois, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-1414; Ideal Wine, Medford, MA; tel. (781) 395-3300

Fresh, elegant style with young tannins, but balanced. Bitter cherry intensity, ripe dark fruits. Perfumed and juicy finish.