Montecillo Crianza – Rioja

More than 140 years after its foundation bodegas montecillo continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence and its focus on producing top quality wines year after year. Montecillo crianza is a classic rioja complex and balanced – perfect for enjoying on any occasion. Production and ageing each varietal is fermented separately at a controlled temperature (+/- 25ºc) in ganimede tanks. A proportion of must from each tank is bled off to concentrate it. Once finished the wine is racked using gravity to underground cement tanks where malolactic fermentation starts spontaneously. 18 months’ ageing in american oak barrels new or one year-old with medium or light toast. Finally the wine is bottle-conditioned for at least six months to obtain a balanced wine that is ready to drink. Tasting note: colour: brilliant expressive cherry red colour of medium-high intensity. Aroma and flavour: nose of great intensity and elegance. Fresh red fruits such as strawberries raspber