The 2006 Crianza is 50% Tempranillo and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in a mix of new and 1 year barrels for 9 months. Purple-colored, it proffers aromas of spice box, herbs, menthol, black currant and blackberry. In the mouth it has good volume, excellent concentration, a smooth texture, and an overall elegant personality. It has enough ripe tannin to evolve for another 1-2 years and will offer pleasure through 2016. Casa Gualda’s current collection is uniformly excellent.Importer: Steven Berardi Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 838-1963

From a cooperative, this blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 60% Tempranillo is a medium dark ruby-colored, straightforward, fruit-driven wine with good cleanliness, a velvety texture, and fresh, lively, berry flavors. Approximately 1,000 cases are available. It is a good value. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767