Bodegas Montecillo

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

8.6388 ratings
8.612 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
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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
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.6

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.

3 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Kristie Tacey

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
Sofia Horvath

Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.

Smells sort if smokey. Tastes really young. Acidic.

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.5

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
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

Drink now

Drink now

Jan 17th, 2014
Luis B
8.6

Olor frutal intenso delicioso, color rubí claro y sabor liviano

Olor frutal intenso delicioso, color rubí claro y sabor liviano

Sep 14th, 2024
Chad Henderson

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
Michael Fagin

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
La Zia Ro

Tappo rotto... 🙄

Tappo rotto... 🙄

Sep 1st, 2023