Bodegas Montecillo was founded by Celestino Navajas in La Rioja Alta. A solid Rioja, deep red with ripe berry fruit and spicy aromas. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with cedar, vanilla and sweet notes. Tannins are firm with nice mouthfeel, medium ending with a ripe fruit structure. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Bodegas Montecillo was founded by Celestino Navajas in La Rioja Alta. A solid Rioja, deep red with ripe berry fruit and spicy aromas. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with cedar, vanilla and sweet notes. Tannins are firm with nice mouthfeel, medium ending with a ripe fruit structure. Nice value. Tasting Sample.
Oct 9th, 2019
Given I paid less than $1 for each year of age quite pleased. A fine, aged Rioja.
Given I paid less than $1 for each year of age quite pleased. A fine, aged Rioja.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Cinnamon, dusty, cherry, lovely earth aroma with sandalwood. Med tannins. Aged in neutral French oak.
Cinnamon, dusty, cherry, lovely earth aroma with sandalwood. Med tannins. Aged in neutral French oak.
1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.
Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.
1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Better than the current 2007 Reserva if you ask me, though more rustic and muddled, with solid black cherry fruit and leather. Despite the indiscriminate grape selection of the crianza, the French oak makes it a serviceable bottle.
Better than the current 2007 Reserva if you ask me, though more rustic and muddled, with solid black cherry fruit and leather. Despite the indiscriminate grape selection of the crianza, the French oak makes it a serviceable bottle.
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2013
Drink now
Jan 17th, 2014
87% Tempranillo and Garnacha 13%.
Aged in American Oak Barrels 18 months. Nose is tame with stone fruits. Taste is clean cherries, oak, pepper, leather. Dry finish, but leaves tannins on the tongue. Pretty decent stuff for less than $10. Happy Valentine’s Day!
87% Tempranillo and Garnacha 13%.
Aged in American Oak Barrels 18 months. Nose is tame with stone fruits. Taste is clean cherries, oak, pepper, leather. Dry finish, but leaves tannins on the tongue. Pretty decent stuff for less than $10. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Feb 15th, 2024
Perfect pairing with bison burgers. This is a soft red with light fruit notes
Perfect pairing with bison burgers. This is a soft red with light fruit notes
Dec 27th, 2023
Tappo rotto... 🙄
Sep 1st, 2023
Verrrry sourrrrrr
Aug 14th, 2023
La Rioja, Spain
