Wine: Viña Monty 1981 Gran ReservaWinery: Bodegas Montecillo (Fuenmayor, La Rioja)
Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 12.5%
Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
ABV: 12.5%
Winemaking
Initially aged for 6 to 12 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This was followed by 48 months of aging in new 225-liter French and American oak barrels. The wine then rested for 18 to 36 months in the winery’s subterranean cellars (calados) prior to its commercial release.
Initially aged for 6 to 12 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This was followed by 48 months of aging in new 225-liter French and American oak barrels. The wine then rested for 18 to 36 months in the winery’s subterranean cellars (calados) prior to its commercial release.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Brownish-cherry of medium depth, displaying greater color stability and
concentration than the vast majority of Riojas from the same vintage.
Broad orange rim.
Nose:
Aromas of good intensity. Abundant vanilla and dairy notes suggest a
shift in the winery’s stylistic approach—a more modern Rioja with a
clear resemblance to contemporary profiles. Notes of very ripe fruit,
orange compote, and withered elements emerge, alongside a backdrop of
dried flowers and spices. While not overly flamboyant and struggling to
fully take flight, it is impeccably crafted.
Palate:
Balanced, smooth, and completely polished, with a more classical
structure than expected. Time has refined the wine, softening a slight
tannic edge that is still perceptible. It is currently standing on the
precipice; while it possesses more than enough acidity and a fine
"nervio" (energy) to remain viable, it is clearly fatigued. It is best
not to cellar it any longer and enjoy it now. It falls slightly short of
expectations.
Personal Score: 85
Tasting Group Score: 88
Tasting Group Score: 88
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