Montecillo Gran Reserva
Awards and Prizes
91 puntos
The Wine Enthusiast
(v. 2009)
90 puntos
The Wine Advocate
(v. 2010)
90 puntos
Wine Spectator
(v. 2009)
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
(v. 2009)
Silver Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition
(v. 2010)
90 puntos
James Suckling
(v. 2010)
Gold Medal
Decanter
(v. 2008)
91 puntos
Decanter
91 puntos
The Wine Advocate
(v. 2008)
90 puntos
Guía Repsol
(v. 2010)
GRAPE VARIETY:
92% Tempranillo
8% Graciano
CRAFTING AND AGING
This wine comes from parcels of bush-trained vines on poor, sandy textured soils in the Rioja Alta area. The vines are an average of more than 35 years old and the yields are no more than 5,500 kg/ha. The grapes are harvested with great care and transported to the winery in small containers. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28ºC, with prior bleeding off and long maceration of three weeks in contact with the skins. Ageing in French and American oak barrels (90%-10%) for 28 months, followed by at least four years cellaring in bottle.
Tasting note
LOOK: Ruby red with a noticeable rim. Excellent brightness and clarity.
AROMA & PALATE: On its first contact with oxygen, it appears clean but reticent. Then, sweet notes of oak appear, cinnamon, clove and candied fruits. Infinite nuances that change with the passage of time.
On the palate, it is subtle and pleasant, with great finesse upon entry and through the mid-palate. The tannins are extremely well polished and it has a serene acidity that maintains a long finish.
Food pairing
White meat, oven-baked fish. Cured meat and dark chocolate desserts.
