Bodegas Montecillo Crianza

Description

Grape Varieties:90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha

The authentic Rioja. A renewed classic. Complex and balanced, perfect to enjoy in any occasion.

TASTING NOTE

Color: Surprising intensity, a cherry red colour with a still bluish rim.

Aroma & Palate: It is explosive on the nose, rich and lively with drive. Cooked red fruit dominates with a slight hint of blackberry. The oak appears after aeration, showing sweet notes and a seductivefinish with notes of patisserie intertwined with the fruit. On the palate, it is broad, round and very characteristic of the variety, with notes of ripe red fruit. Full of flavour. Multiple nuances appear on its journey through the palate, with balanced, powerful tannins thatfill the mouth, bringing pleasure, and giving it a long, silky aftertaste. Exquisite acidity in combination with the tannins and juiciness appears once again on the finish.

FOOD PAIRING

An essential element in the Mediterranean diet, it goes surprisingly well with tapas as well as expressing itself perfectly alongside more substantial meals, such as pulse-based stews, lean meats, charcuterie and homemade stews.

Additional information

Size

0,75L, 1,5L

Bodegas Montecillo Crianza

More than a hundred and fifty years after its foundation, Bodegas Montecillo continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence and its focus on producing the highest quality wines year after year. This authentic Crianza delights and fascinates both wine critics and lovers of classic Riojas alike, as the fruit and the notes from oak-ageing combine in perfect balance with ripe tannins and a flavourful palate that is ideal for enjoying on any occasion, combining perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine.

Winemaking & Aging

– Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 24ºC.
– Cold maceration over 2 to 3 days.
– Second fermentation in underground vats.
– Barrel aging (oxidative) in high-quality semi-new American oak barrels during 18 months.
– Bottle aging (reductive) for a minimum of 6 months prior to release.

Awards

– 91 points · DECANTER (v. 2016).
– 91 points · James Suckling (v. 2015).
– 90 points · #1 TOP 100 BEST BUY · Wine Enthusiast (v. 2016).
– Gold Medal · Mundus Vini (v. 2016).
– Gold Medal · Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (v. 2015).

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Cyprus, 1016, Nicosia
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