Montecillo Reserva is an honest Rioja with extraordinary craftsmanship, combining intensity and aromatic finesse with an opulent body.
- Variety: 92% Tempranillo and 8% Mazuelo.
- Aging: 24 months for the Tempranillo and 22 months for the Mazuelo in French and American oak barrels.
- Serving Temperature: 16º – 18ºC.
- Capacity: 750ml.
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
- Tasting Note: elegant and lively on the palate. Balanced acidity, with enveloping and mature tannins.
Awards and Recognitions#25 of the TOP 100 Best Wines in the World 2020 and 92 points · Wine Spectator (2013)
91 points · Guía Repsol (2012)
91 points · Tim Atkin MW, Rioja Report 21 (2014)
90 points · Guía Gourmets (2012)
Gold Medal · Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2011)
92 points · James Suckling (2011)
90 points · Wine Advocate (2010)
Tasting NoteColor: clear, bright, and expressive ruby red color with a medium-high intensity and great fluidity in the glass.
Aroma and Taste: noble, elegant, and highly changeable nose. Initial notes of fine woods, mahogany, and bay leaf, with red cooked fruit appearing in the background mixed with mineral notes. Silky palate, perfectly polished and velvety tannins. Exquisite acidity that envelops the notes of wood and ripe fruits in a harmonious ensemble. Long finish, pure enjoyment.
Consumption RecommendationPerfect companion for meat dishes, cured meats, aged cheeses, and stews.
Serving Temperature: 16 - 18ºC.
Montecillo Reserva is an honest Rioja of extraordinary craftsmanship, combining intensity and aromatic finesse with an opulent body.
Awards and Mentions
#25 in the TOP 100 Best Wines in the World 2020 and 92 points · Wine Spectator (2013)
91 points · Guía Repsol (2012)
91 points · Tim Atkin MW, Rioja Report 21 (2014)
90 points · Guía Gourmets (2012)
Gold Medal · Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (2011)
92 points · James Suckling (2011)
90 points · Wine Advocate (2010)
Tasting NotesColor: clean, bright, and expressive ruby red color with a medium-high layer and great fluidity in the glass.
Aroma and Taste: a regal, elegant, and very evolving nose. Initial notes of noble woods, mahogany, and bay leaf are complemented by stewed red fruit mixed with mineral notes. Silky mouthfeel, perfectly polished and velvety tannins. Exquisite acidity envelops the notes of wood and ripe fruits in a harmonious whole. Long finish, pure enjoyment.
Consumption Recommendation
Perfect companion to meat dishes, cold cuts, aged cheeses, and stews.
Serving Temperature: 16 - 18ºC.
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