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
Tappo rotto... 🙄
Sep 1st, 2023
For the price, this is fantastic. Cherry fruit and vanilla. The Rioja notes are good. $11.5
For the price, this is fantastic. Cherry fruit and vanilla. The Rioja notes are good. $11.5
Jul 16th, 2023
Dry finish, fruit forward, peppery
Dry finish, fruit forward, peppery
Dec 18th, 2022Tempranillo (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.
Sep 13th, 2022
La Rioja, Spain
