Saturday, February 1, 2014

Montebuena Rioja

Name:Montebuena Rioja
Variety:Tempranillo
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95
Region: Labastida
Country: Spain

Vintage Cellar Review:"(100% Tempranillo, raised entirely in American oak): Vivid ruby. Ripe cherry and blackcurrant on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it's an excellent value for Rioja."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2012), 90 pts

My Review:  I enjoyed this red wine because of its smooth finish.  I tasted notes of citris and a fruity finish.  I did not taste this with food.  

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