|
| |
Bodegas Riojanas
|
| Wine Name: | Monte Real Reserva |
| Winery: | Bodegas Riojanas |
| Varietal: | Rioja |
| Region: | Rioja |
| Year: | 2000 |
| Price: | 20.00 |
| Rating: | |
| URL: | |
| Wine Notes: | This classically styled Rioja Reserva is a silky, delicious and affordably-priced red that will pair well with a wide range of seasonal fare. It comes from traditional Rioja producer Bodegas Riojanas, which was founded in 1890 in the town of Cenicero in the Rioja Alta sub-zone, midway between Haro and Logroņo. Although the winery sources grapes from many highly regarded areas of Rioja Alta and some in Rioja Alavesa, Monte Real is made primarily from Cenicero grapes, which help give the wine its distinctive character. The 2000 Reserva is a great example of a well-made classic showing its quality, appeal and sheer drinkability among a sea of more heavily weighted modern wines. It is a clear, rich ruby red color with a complex nose of tangy cherry, briary blackberry, dried plum and wild strawberry. On the palate the attack is silky and smooth with nice grip. Tangy dried cherry flavors mingle with warm oak tones and subtle touches of licorice, damp black soil and limestone. The medium to full body is buoyed by good acidity and the overall impression is lively and elegant with a smooth, almost chewy cherry finish. This is quintessential Rioja with its own distinctive character of place. Serve with just about anything from tapas starters or rich, meaty fish dishes through grilled steak. |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Drink After: | |
| Drink Before: | |
| UPC code: | 858501000063 |
| |
|
|