Montecillo Rioja Reserva

Tempranillo 100% from growers in the Rioja Alta. After destemming and crushing, the must was macerated for 20 days, followed by a controlled fermentation in vat. The wine was then transferred to French oak barrícas (which Montecillo make themselves) where it matured for 18 months, followed by several months in bottle. Montecillo Reserva 2002 was released to the market in September 2007.

Montecillo own no vineyards. They buy as much fruit of the appropriate quality, as they can. In poor years, Montecillo will make no wine.

TASTING NOTE

Deep cherry red with brick tones in colour; powerful but elegant bouquet with blackberry, prune and fennel notes; the palate is intensely flavoured with blackberry and other dark fruit supported by refined spicy oak; medium-bodied, rounded and smooth, and a very long finish.