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1997 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Crianza
Tempranillo
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 3
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CPA_SLP wrote: 83 points
November 4, 2012 - yeah - past its prime but still tasty. lots of dark cherry, smooth finish
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Seventy wrote: flawed
December 6, 2007 - Less than ideal storage could have contributed, but I'm pretty sure this bottle was not meant to be aged ten years. Not drinkable.
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bradfriedlander wrote: 75 points
October 5, 2007 - Blend:Rioja
Color:dark red
Aroma:earthy
Taste:Earth, bitter fruit
Finish:medium
Notes:Slightly beyond it's time. Would have been better 2 years ago.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Bodegas Montecillo
- Varietal Tempranillo
- Designation Crianza
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Rioja
- UPC Code 022851202013
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 15 (34%)
- Consumed 29 (66%)
Food Pairing
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