53 Ratings
Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva

Wine Details

Vineyard

Bodegas Montecillo

Varietal

Tempranillo

Style

Red

Region

Rioja › Dominiaciones de Origen (DO) › Spain

Wine Description

The very limited production of this wine begins with the careful selection of the best grapes from years in which the harvest is considered to be exceptional. After a lengthy maturation period in oak ...

  • pedrojac

    frutas negras maduras

    over 9 years
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Deep red. Powerful yet suave aromas of cherry preserves, molasses, roasted coffee and spicy oak. Lush and broad, with a deep cherry flavor complicated by musky underbrush and white pepper. Tannins are barely felt on the long, spicy finish, which shows a hint of spicecake. Delicious and ready to drink.
  • Wine & Spirits
    Rating: 81.2/100 - As reviewed by Int'l Wine & Spirits Comp. on 11/01/06
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 06/30/06