BMyWine: Montecillo

Rioja

2016 Montecillo Rosé

MAY 17 Pale pink. Fresh, fruity, elegant. 82

2016 Montecillo Blanc

MAY 17 Pale lemon yellow. Fresh, fruity, some vanilla, apples and pears. Fresh acidity, apples, fruity, peach, good length. 85

2013 Montecillo Deseos Tempranillo BiB
MAR 16 Ruby. Spices, dark berries, liquorice. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. 78

2013 Montecillo Deseos Temperanillo BiB

FEB 16 Rubinrød. Noe røde bær og lett lakristone på duft, noe florale toner. Medium syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, relativt frisk. Litt slank finish. Lette kjøttretter.

2012 Montecillo Reserva

DEC 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, blackberries, blueberries, faintly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries and spices, juicy, good length. A lovely 2012. 87

2012 Montecillo Crianza

MAY 17 93 T 7 Graciano. Ruby. Some anise, blueberries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fesh, fruity, elegant, some vanilla. 86

2011 Montecillo Edicion Limitada

DEC 19 Ruby. Blueberries nose, light of blackberries, faintly spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries and blackberries palate, quite juicy, good length. 87

2011 Montecillo Reserva

SEP 18 Ruby. Anise, blueberries, blackberries, spices, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, good length. 86

2011 Montecillo Reserva

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, ripe plums, vanilla and spices nose, ever so slightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries and plums, vanilla, good length, fairly smooth. 87

2011 Montecillo Reserva

MAY 17 40 year old vines, about 450.000 bottles made. 95T 3 Garnacha 2 Mazuelo. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, some vanilla and spices, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, some anise and soices, good length. 88

2011 Montecillo Reserva

MAY 17 Light cork

2011 Montecillo Crianza
MAR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, liquorice and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity. Spicy. 82

2010 Montecillo Gran Reserva White Label (French oak)

JAN 20 Ruby. Blackberries and blueberries nose, some spices and liquorice. Not that intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, blackberries and blueberries, liquorice, wood and spices, some toast, good length. 89

2010 Montecillo Gran Reserva White Label (French oak)

DEC 19 Ruby. Blackberries, red fruits, raspberries, blueberries, vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruits, some spices, good length. 88

2010 Montecillo Edicion Limitada

OCT 17 34.000 bottles made. Ruby. Blueberries, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, rounded. 87

2010 Montecillo Limited Edition

MAY 17 70T 30 Graziano First vintage made. 34.000 bottles made. Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, fruity nose, faint floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, dark fruits, quite rich and intense, long. 13,5 alcohol. 92

2010 Montecillo Reserva

OCT 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, spices, vanilla, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, some sweet and sour notes, elegant texture, good length. 87

2010 Montecillo Reserva
MAR 16 Ruby. Blueberries, blackberries, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, slight liquorice note. 85

2009 Montecillo Gran Reserva

FEB 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, spices, vanilla, good length. 88

2009 Montecillo Gran Reserva

MAY 17 300.000 bottles made, 100T, vines over 45 years of age. Bright ruby. Anise, blueberries, some spices, vanilla nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, spices, dark berries, ripe, quite rich, bit warm finish. 90

2008 Montecillo Gran Reserva

FEB 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise and spices, good length, bit rough wood. 87

2008 Montecillo Gran Reserva

JAN 17 Rubinrød. Mørke frukter, vanilje, detaljert duft med luft, blåbær og lakris. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, noe vanilje, mørke bær, pen lengde. 88

2008 Montecillo Gran Reserva
MAR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, some blueberries, spices, vanilla, dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner fruit but quite refreshing, red berries and anise. 88

2007 Montecillo Reserva

OCT 13 Dyprød. Blåbær, vanilje, noe lakris og lett fatpreg for Rioja. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, noe mer fat i munn, pen lengde. Fatpreget integreres mer med luft, dekanter gjerne noen timer. Prøv til lammelår. 84

2001 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

MAY 17 17.000 bottles made. Low yields vintage, some Graciano in the blend. Ruby, garnet rim. Some anise, spices, liquorice, some figs, raspberries and blueberries, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some anise, quite bright expression, lovely freshness from the Graciano, lifted and playfull, long

2001 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial
MAR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, blueberries and liquorice, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, dark berries, anise and vanilla, long. 90

1998 Montecillo Gran Reserva

NOV 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, coffee and chocolate. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise, leaner finish. 87

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

JAN 20 Ruby, garnet rim. Earthy, menthol, cherry stones, autumn leaves, blood and iron nose, mature and for me a bit overly so on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruits, spices, liquorice, softer texture, dark berries note, long finish. Palate is ten years younger than the nose. This is better than last bottle but not optimal this one either. Long. Served blind. 90

1994 Montecillo Gran Seleccione Gran Reserva

JAN 20 Ruby, garnet rim. Dried fruits, spices, liquorice, wood polish and earthy notes. Lively acidity, dried tannins, dried fruits, lean bodied, slim, drying out. 84

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

DEC 19 Ruby, garnet rim, bottom neck fill. Earthy, wood polish, mahogany, dates nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins left, lean bodied, a very mature bottle. 87

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

DEC 19 Dead. Quite a bit of bottle variations on these.

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

JUL 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Heavy liquorice nose, some spices, blueberries, earthy, very mature nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some sweet and sour notes, lacks freshness. Not a good bottle. 87

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

MAY 17 About 20.000 bottles made. Some Mazuelo in the blend. Big frost in the spring in '94, hot and dry summer. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Dark fruits, some chocolate, touch of coffee, blueberries, figs, detailed, peppery, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, some anise, spices, detailed, quite intense, spices, liquorice, detailed, refined, long. 95

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Especial

NOV 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, some floral notes, anise, mint and After Eight chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, juicy and elegant, lovely balance, anise and liquorice, spices, long. 94

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial
MAR 16 Ruby. Blueberries, some tobacco, still some vanilla and spices, layered, nuanced, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively and fruity, detailed and elegant, nuanced, long. 93

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial
DEC 15 Ruby. Blueberries, exotic spices, prunes and dates, tobacco, vanilla and a very fait floral note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dates and tobacco, detailed, refreshing, long. 93

1994 Montecillo Gran Reserva Especial

AUG 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Blueberries, vanilla, anise, intense nose, almost sweet fruits, youthful bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and juicy, ripe, maturing nicely, long. 91

1987 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial
MAR 16 Magnum Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, figs, blueberries, light scented note nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright red fruits, rounded, elegant, detailed, nuanced, lovely. The best 1987 Montecillo in a few years. 89

1985 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

MAY 17 16.000 bottles made. Bright ruby core, broad garnet rim with tin brick outer rim. Figs, prunes, touch of mint, leather, scented, sous bois, slight violets touch, very delicate. Almost like old Burgundy on the nose. Fresh acidity, some cherries, wild strawberries, figs, detailed, soft tannins, elegant texture, vibrant yet subtle and nuanced, long. Absolutely charming. 12,5 alcohol. 94

1985 Montecillo Viña Monty Gran Reserva

JAN 18 Bright ruby, thin brick rim, low neck fill. Dates, liquorice, exotic spices, some red berries, not too complex but what is there is fairly intense at least on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body, some red berries, figs, not the most complex again, still alive but drink very soon. At its very best: 88

1982 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial

DEC 18 Magnum. Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, dates and floral notes nose, but lean and thin. Same for palate, not the best bottle. 84

1981 Montecillo Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial
MAR 16 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Tobacco, red berries, cigars, cedar, elegant and refined nose, some raisins. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh and bright red fruits, light sweet and sour note with juicy red berries behind, long. 91