Montecillo Rioja 22 Barricas 2011 750 ML

Clean, bright and expressive ruby red of medium-high intensity with great fluidity in the glass. A noble nose, elegant and evolving. Firstly, notes of fine oak appear, mahogany and bay leaf, followed by red fruit compote mixed with mineral notes. It is silky on the palate, with perfectly polished and velvety tannins. Exquisite acidity, which envelops the notes of oak and ripe fruits in a very balanced ensemble.\n \n Producer Information\n Established in 1870, Bodegas Montecillo is one of the oldest wineries in the D.O. Rioja. The name, Montecillo—or little mountain—speaks to the irregular topography of the Rioja vineyards. Surrounded by vines and close to the waters of the majestic Ebro river, the city of Fuenmayor is set amongst flat topped hills, and in the distance, the distinctive rocky mass of the Cantabrian Mountains. Montecillo’s ancient underground ‘bodega’ houses hand stacked bottles that remain undisturbed until reaching optimal roundness, including vintages that date back to 1926, the year that the Rioja Designation of Origin was created. The wines are crafted to enjoy a long bottle life; they continue bottle ageing longer than those from other wineries in the region. Montecillo is also renowned for its female winemakers; led by oenologist Mercedes Garcia.