Montecillo Vina Monty Graciano Reserva / 2016 / 75cl

The result of the coming together of two vineyards. One of them is in Cenicero, Rioja Alta, at 440 metres altitude and has chalky soil. The other vineyard is in Rioja Oriental, near the River Ebro, at 360 metres altitude, where the climate is Mediterranean and the soils contain a lot more clay. Hand-harvested parcels are vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in truncated-cone tanks, with a long maceration of 25 days. The wine is left to mature in semi-new French oak barrels of medium-plus toast for 28 months, followed by a minimum of 18 months in bottle. Cherry red with a purplish rim. Resinous and spiced notes of fennel and black liquorice. It has a firm entry on the palate and is extremely broad, with sweet, succulent tannins. Mineral, resinous and black fruit flavours. It has a long, persistent finish.

• 2023 Mundus Vini Gold
• 2022 Rioja Masters Gold
• 93 Points - James Suckling
• 92 Points - Tim Atkin MW

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