Tasting Montebuena Rioja Crianza

Name Montebuena Rioja Crianza
Variety Tempranillo
Region Rioja
Country Spain
Year 2007
Price $6.95

Critic's Review 100% Tempranillo. Dark red. Spicy red berries and cherry on the nose, with hints of cracked pepper and dried rose. Crisp and dry on the palate, with spicy red currant and cherry flavors, light tannins and a fresh, energetic finish. An excellent value, and surprisingly elegant for this price point.

My Thoughts This deep red wine was heavily spiced on the nose masked by red berry fruit. Cherries and blackberries come through on the mid palate, mixed with hints of pepper and an herbal quality - I get small aspects of oregano and rosemary on the palate. This wine had a clean, crisp finish.

This wine was not paired with any food.