Montecillo Crianza 2008

SWIC score: 85 (JMG)

Tasting notes: Jammy, cinnamon, coconut, silky, light.

Available:

QC (SAQ 144493 - $ 18.15)
ON (LCBO 144493 - $ 14.95) 
BC (BCLS 425298 – $ 18.99)

Winery: Bodegas Montecillo

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Varieties: 100% Tempranillo

Ageing: at least 14 months in French oak barrel

Alcohol level: 13.5% alc./vol.

Montecillo Crianza is one of the most spread Crianzas from D.O.Ca. Rioja that you can find... and it is available almost everywhere in Canada. It is a wine made only with Tempranillo grapes, from vineyards planted in the Rioja Alta sub region. Rioja Alta is the part of Rioja where the most typical 100% Tempranillo wines are produced. Montecillo is part of the group Osborne, one of the biggest of the Spanish wines and spirits scene. Montecillo Crianza 2008 is a good pairing for BBQ and other red and white meat dishes.

Vintage tasted: 2008 (November 2012)