Bodegas Riojanas

Monte Real Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.0152 ratings
9.131 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

No notes, but such a reminder of the value in this Rioja lineup. Like finding your favorite blank ie from childhood & curling up with it

No notes, but such a reminder of the value in this Rioja lineup. Like finding your favorite blank ie from childhood & curling up with it

Sep 24th, 2022
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

Tart cherry juice. Tad dirty.

Tart cherry juice. Tad dirty.

Sep 19th, 2020
Elizabeth Rice

Smells like an old folks home filled with prunes and cherry candies but then tastes of blackberry bushes and plum trees in a drought. Much drier than expected and delicious!

Smells like an old folks home filled with prunes and cherry candies but then tastes of blackberry bushes and plum trees in a drought. Much drier than expected and delicious!

2 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Fantastic #riojawine still kicking. What really gets me about the old Monte Real are the sensations of ash and sagebrush and almost tarragon. Very herbal and at the same time smoky nose on this wine.

Fantastic #riojawine still kicking. What really gets me about the old Monte Real are the sensations of ash and sagebrush and almost tarragon. Very herbal and at the same time smoky nose on this wine.

Oct 3rd, 2016
Barry Herbst

Wine Buyer Soutirage

9.6

This was killing it

This was killing it

Mar 13th, 2016
Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.5

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real.

1973: Beautiful bottle. Wines like this make everyone stop and take notice. The color was clear and light. Arresting nose full of plums and roasted beets. The depth of flavor and long finish was in contrast with the appearance. Really a fine experience, only second to the few times I had the 1952 Mont Real.

Mar 12th, 2016
Mark Lindzy

Very traditional style, American oak still wants the limelight #thanksgiving2015

Very traditional style, American oak still wants the limelight #thanksgiving2015

Nov 28th, 2015
Karen Hunt

Ray Corison shared w me At The Grill. A little stinky nose but it tasted awesome.

Ray Corison shared w me At The Grill. A little stinky nose but it tasted awesome.

Jul 3rd, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Soft and delicate

Soft and delicate

Apr 12th, 2015
Anthony Cailan

Rockin.

Rockin.

Apr 6th, 2015