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.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2014
Tempranillo (85%) and Garnacha (15%) blend. Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red cherry, raspberry plums, coconut and spices. Totally fruit forward. Pretty silky tannin structure. Rich texture. Very long finish.
Tempranillo (85%) and Garnacha (15%) blend. Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red cherry, raspberry plums, coconut and spices. Totally fruit forward. Pretty silky tannin structure. Rich texture. Very long finish.
1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2022
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
Este Tempranillo empieza con cereza roja ligeramente deshidratada, con notas de tabaco y tostados, sutiles notas de eneldo y hierbas secas, y pequeñas notas florales en el fondo. Afrutado y picante en el paladar, con algunas ligeras notas cítricas, de pomelo junto a frutos rojos, con gran longitud y fina acidez.
COLOR:
Color rojo picota brillante, con irisaciones azuladas. De capa alta.
AROMAS:
Intenso y complejo. Aromas de fruta roja acompañados de notas dulces y de pastelería. Aparecen notas de tofe y caramelo de fresa con nata.
GUSTO:
El vino Montecillo Crianza tiene una entrada agradable, en la que aparece mucha fruta roja que nos recuerda al Tempranillo, acompañada de una equilibrada acidez y cuerpo de la Garnacha. Un tanino pulido y bien integrado con las notas afrutadas. Un vino placentero, largo y que deja huella.
Este Tempranillo empieza con cereza roja ligeramente deshidratada, con notas de tabaco y tostados, sutiles notas de eneldo y hierbas secas, y pequeñas notas florales en el fondo. Afrutado y picante en el paladar, con algunas ligeras notas cítricas, de pomelo junto a frutos rojos, con gran longitud y fina acidez.
COLOR:
Color rojo picota brillante, con irisaciones azuladas. De capa alta.
AROMAS:
Intenso y complejo. Aromas de fruta roja acompañados de notas dulces y de pastelería. Aparecen notas de tofe y caramelo de fresa con nata.
GUSTO:
El vino Montecillo Crianza tiene una entrada agradable, en la que aparece mucha fruta roja que nos recuerda al Tempranillo, acompañada de una equilibrada acidez y cuerpo de la Garnacha. Un tanino pulido y bien integrado con las notas afrutadas. Un vino placentero, largo y que deja huella.
Jan 25th, 2025
Olor frutal intenso delicioso, color rubí claro y sabor liviano
Olor frutal intenso delicioso, color rubí claro y sabor liviano
Sep 14th, 2024
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
La Rioja, Spain
