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Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2005 Wine Review

Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2005

Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2005

Rioja, Spain

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $17.30

Drink: 2008-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Montecillo

Agent: PMA Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Old World finesse with mature aromas of leather and cigar box. Some dried herbs and pleasantly bitter cherries.

This Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2005 was reviewed on September 2, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This pertains to the 2006 Montecillo Crianza. This integrated, medium to full bodied wine Rioja has aromas of cherry, oak and vanilla. It has refined tannins and a medium to long finish. It is good to drink now or can improve with 3-5 years in the cellar. My impression: BEAUTIFUL. Tasted Jan/10.
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Crushed berries and wood on the nose continue on the palate, with a light hint of vanilla on the finish. I'm 87 on this wine. (ottawwinejournal.com)

1 Member would buy this wine again

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