6 Montecillo Gran Reserva 2011 DOCa La Rioja (Spain) Vintage 2011 rated as Excellent by the qualified designation of origin (DOCa) La Rioja. Brand new unopened box Since 1874 crafting exceptional Rioja wines Montecillo is a century-old winery in Rioja, renowned for its extensive experience in producing age-worthy wines. With Montecillo Gran Reserva 2011, you’ll enjoy a spectacular Gran Reserva from one of the finest vintages of the century in Rioja. A red wine with the finesse and character typical of great wines. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS • Type of Wine: Red Gran Reserva • Winery: Bodegas Montecillo • Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja • Grape Variety: 5% Graciano, 95% Tempranillo • Winemaker: Mercedes García Rupérez • Owner: Grupo Osborne • Barrel Type: 100% French oak • Bottle Type: Bordeaux-style • Barrel Aging: 28 months • Capacity (cl): 75 • Bottled: 01/2015 • Total Acidity (g/l): 5.5 • Volatile Acidity (g/l): 0.58 • Sugar (g/l): 1.6 • pH: 3.58 • Alcohol (% vol.): 13.5 RATINGS • Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast • Rated 91 by Decanter GENERAL INFORMATION Few wineries in the world can boast such a rich and vibrant history as Montecillo. Their wines are always a guarantee of success at Vinoselección. For this reunion with the century-old brand, we’ve selected none other than a Gran Reserva from a legendary vintage in modern Rioja history: 2011. Montecillo Gran Reserva 2011 is made primarily from Tempranillo with a touch of Graciano. The grapes come from bush-trained vines over 35 years old, located in the Rioja Alta subregion. A long aging process of 28 months in French oak barrels, followed by at least 5 years of bottle aging in underground cellars, shapes an elegant and complex wine. Founded in 1874 by Celestino Navajas, Bodegas Montecillo is located in the heart of Rioja Alta, in Fuenmayor. A heroic survivor across three different centuries, its excellence is the key to its strong position in the Spanish market. The selection of the finest Rioja grapes is the cornerstone of its philosophy. It also stands out for its mastery of long aging processes. Montecillo has an underground cellar where its wines mature under ideal conditions.