The 2008 Crianza is a beautiful cherry red in color, with a medium-high density, with brilliant color and clarity. Aromatically, it has good intensity on the nose, with outstanding notes of ripe red fruits and berries. There are aromas of vanilla and toast that come from barrel aging as well as a hint of minerality. On the palate, it is enjoyably velvety with great volume and red fruits. There is also a touch of oak, which is common in Rioja but it is not overpowering. It has a nice finish, where the fruit dominates initially and at the end the mineral notes from the rocky soil reappear.