88 Points
2007 Arbanta
Rioja
$15
Inky ruby. Grapey dark fruit aromas are youthfully reductive but quickly freshen up to display deep raspberry and blackberry character. Light-bodied red and dark fruit flavors are firmed by palate-numbing black pepper and clove, with no obvious tannins showing. A clean, brisk wine that would be good with a light chill. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar 9/08)
88 Points
2006 Arbanta
Rioja
$11
Dark red. Smoky cherry and blackcurrant on the nose, with a whiff of musky underbrush. Pliant cherry/berry flavors offer good palate coverage, with light tannins adding support on the juicy finish. This is deep and sweet for the money. - J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07)
87 Points
Biurko Gorri
Arbanta 2005
Rioja
$10
Light red. Fresh, floral, mineral-tinged aromas of red berries, rhubarb and licorice. Bright and energetic, with precise raspberry and wild strawberry flavors; firm minerals and acidity add intensity and focus. Finishes tangy and persistent. -J.R. (International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 2006)
From The Wine Advocate
2009 Biurko Gorri Arbanta
Rioja, Spain
$14
The 2009 Arbanta is 100% organically grown Tempranillo fermented and aged in stainless steel. Dark ruby-colored, it gives up aromas of spice box, violets, and black cherry. Vibrant on the palate with plenty of natural acidity balanced by loads of fruit, this superb value will provide pleasure over the next 3 years. Score: 89 -J.M. (WA #188, Apr 2010)
89 points
2005 Biurko Gorri Arbanta
Biurko Gorri
Rioja
$11.00
The 2005 Biurko Gorri Arbanta offers superb value, among the best in my Spanish tastings. It is 100% Tempranillo, tank fermented and aged. Medium ruby in color, it exhibits remarkable aromatic complexity for its price point with cherries, red currants, and spice in evidence. The wine is elegant, balanced, and fruity right through the lengthy finish. Drink it over the next 1-3 years. –J.M. (#169, 2-28-07)
From The Washington Post
Arbanta
Rioja
Bodegas Biurko Gorri
$10
This lovely little wine shows just how delicious healthy, ripe, unadulterated Tempranillo can be. A model of simplicity and purity, it features exceptionally vivid red cherry fruit from stem to stern, with light tannins giving just a bit of bracing in the finish. -M.F. The Washington Post
