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Red
2009 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva
Tempranillo
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Rioja
Label borrowed from 2010
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Community Tasting Notes 35
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Teti76 wrote: flawed
July 30, 2023 - Agree with other comments...the wine can still gain some if stored in the cellar for a few more years. But overall no disappointment, robust Rioja that blended well with grilled game meat.
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winoman1 wrote: 86 points
May 7, 2023 - "Dill" on the nose? Will ponder. Otherwise stewed dark fruit, fruit leather, medium to short finish. Smooth if not flat. Uneventful.
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BURGHen Boy Likes this wine: 90 points
September 23, 2022 - Good robust start of black fruit. Mellows a bit and some oak flavors meld in. Medium smooth finish. Nothing too complex but an excellent table wine at6 this age.
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CWilliam wrote:
March 23, 2022 - Drank over 2 nights - still needs time to add complexity.
Dark red color with clear meniscus. On nose, strawberry, red currants, dill/American Oak and leather. Medium body /tannins / acidity with long finish. On palate, dark cherry, plum and black currants - needs time. 90+/- today with room for improvement. Will try again in 2025+1 person found this helpful Comment -
Oliverl1 wrote: 88 points
February 10, 2022 - Too young. Yes this can be drunk now, but too fruity for my liking. Needs a good five more years.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Bodegas Montecillo
- Varietal Tempranillo
- Designation Gran Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Rioja
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 388 (48%)
- Consumed 428 (52%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Bell Pepper, Lam, Mushrooms, Onion, Pork, Sharp Cheese, Smoked Meats, TomatoWho Likes This Wine
85% Like It 27 votes
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- DesignationGran Reserva
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- AppellationRioja
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