The 2007 El Coto Crianza spent 14 months in American oak barriques, a small percentage new. Made from 100% Tempranillo, it is a slightly restrained, moderately concentrated Crianza that gives up pleasing aromas and flavors of smoke, spice box, violets, and black cherry. It has enough structure and balance to drink well for at least 5 additional years and is a very good value in traditionally styled Rioja. El Coto de Rioja is a widely distributed brand of mostly traditionally styled Rioja that generally offers very good value.Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; Tel. (202) 355-0700

This supple red offers cherry, berry, spice and herbal flavors on a light frame. Bright and juicy. Drink now. 25,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add

The first act of dried spices and light, dusty red fruit aromas is honest and subdued. The palate brings good weight and lightly leafy, tomatoey accents to red cherry and raspberry flavors. Light, dry and a little stemmy on the finish. Standard but hinting at elegant.——M.S.(5/1/2011)—— 86