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1998 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva
Vineyard: Bodegas Montecillo
Price: $18.00- $22.99
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Varietal: Tempranillo
Style: Red Wine
Region: Spain > Dominiaciones de Origen (DO) > Rioja
Other Vintages: 2006 2005 2003 1997 1996 1995 1994 1991 1989 1988 1982
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
A brilliant ruby red wine with brick-red highlights, Montecillo Reserva is well structured and balanced, with plenty of body and length and an elegantly youthful bouquet. As befits a Reserva Rioja, it is made from tempranillo grapes which are harvested in the Rioja Alta area.
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 10 notes)
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/31/04
  • Wine & Spirits
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for Spain-Dominiaciones de Origen (DO)-Rioja: 82 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>