Chances are you don’t know this tasty little Crianza from near Murcia, which is close to Alicante. The wine has plum and earth aromas along with some wood smoke and citrus peel. A palate loaded with cherry, raspberry and other red fruits is smooth, open and lively. Nice and racy throughout, with the right mouthfeel, one that’s neither too much nor too little.——M.S.(3/1/2004)—— 88