ON-144493 QC-144493

Montecillo Crianza 2008

Rioja (Tempranillo) Rioja (Tempranillo)
Rioja, Spain

$12.45 (144493)

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Critic Reviews (5)

Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

This is a classic soft Rioja crianza with its aromas of cedar, red cherry, beets with some floral complexity. It is...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A classic Rioja with aromas of dates, plum, liquorice and cedar. Although beginning to show its maturity, it is...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Everything about Montecillo speaks to wines in the traditional style, yet this '08 Crianza has a nice dose of crunchy...

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Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

Although it does not have much scope than others, I must admit that I like the stripped nature of the Crianza....

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Bill Zacharkiw
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Bill Zacharkiw

Like most wines from Rioja, this isn’t just about the fruit. It’s there, but the real element which gives it’s...

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Community Reviews (5)

Mimi Fautley
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rumz75
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Andrew Hunter
Andrew Hunter

A decent, balanced, everyday wine. Concentration is a bit thin but it has nice fruity and herbal flavours.

I'd rather spend a few extra bucks and get a Rioja with more oomph.

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Ian Hunter
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Michael Harvey
Not RecommendedNR
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