| Style | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
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Montecillo Rioja Crianza
£14.50
Montecillo has a history dating back to 1847 and is now owned by the famous Osbourne family. Since they have taken over they have completely reinvigorated the estate with real attention to detail in the vineyard and a more modern(in a good way!) approach in the winery and cellars. This Crianza has everything you could want from a Crianza Rioja at a really good price; lovely strawberry fruit nose and a rich, smooth palate.
Obviously, this goes well with roast lamb, lamb chops, steak, BBQ etc but it’s pretty versatile and drinks really nicely on its own.
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