The prestigious, leading British wine magazine has just published its March issue, with a special report on Spanish wines. In the tasting of Affordable Riojas led by a top-flight panel: Sarah Jane Evans MW, Simon Field MW and Pierre Mansour – head buyer at The Wine Society (UK) – the wine from Bodegas Montecillo was …
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And what did you start in 1975?
Rocío Osborne is the sixth generation of the Osborne family. This business group, an iconic part of Spanish culture, has been dedicated to the production of wines, spirits and food products for over two centuries. Rocío is the company’s current Brand Ambassador, in charge of communicating the values of all the brands in the Osborne …
Recipes from Rioja: Potatoes with chorizo
A recipe book from the Rioja region without a recipe for „potatoes with chorizo“ could not be taken seriously. And there is no one better than the chef from Cachetero (Txebiko), along with Mercedes Garcia, winemaker from Bodegas Montecillo, to reveal the secrets of one of the essential dishes of traditional Riojan cookery. The key …
Gran Reserva Aging in Bottle
Merche’s Diary – Day 6 After checking the laboratory results in the database, I went to check the temperature and humidity of Bodegas Montecillo’s huge manual bottle cellar. It was then that I realised that I should remind you of something very important: that my work as an oenologist doesn’t end when the wine reaches …
Montecillo 22 Barricas launched to great acclaim
One of Bodegas Montecillo’s most special wines, a 2010 Gran Reserva made in tribute to the winery’s founder, continues to seduce the most demanding critics thanks to its extraordinary quality. Fuenmayor, 20 March 2018. Montecillo 22 Barricas Gran Reserva 2010 was created in homage to the winery’s founder, Celestino Navajas, who used to set aside …
Gastronomic tour around Barcelona’s old town. Gourmet & Tips.
Gourmet & Tips launches its third season to unveil Barcelona’s culinary secrets. We kick off from its old town, where you must be on alert to stay clear from its many tourist traps. This neighbourhood is full of winding streets and stunning squares and despite being one of the most magical cities in Spain, eating …
A wine dictionary
Via this blog, we at Bodegas Montecillo endeavour to ensure that anyone who likes wine and is interested in everything that surrounds this exciting world can deepen their knowledge and therefore their enjoyment. And after many months of work, there are many subjects that we have covered in this, your blog. Therefore, and so our …
