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1998 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Gran Reserva
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1998 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Gran Reserva

Producer: Bodegas Riojanas
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja

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93 Points | International Wine Cellar , September/October 2006

($35) Dark red with a pale rim. Pungent, spicy nose shows pure cherry, redcurrant and plum complemented by succulent herbs, vanillin oak spice and a hint of dried flowers. Supple, lush and deep, with sweet red fruit flavors framed by gentle, harmonious tannins. Fleshy and sweet on the back end, with impressive concentration and focus. This should age well.

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Tempranillo

Tempranillo, arguably the most famous of Spain's native grapes, is a vibrant, aromatic varietal that offers spicy, red fruit aromas and flavors. The grape's name translates to "little early one," a moniker that references fruit's early ripening tendency-- Tempranillo thrives even with a short growing season. The varietal is at its best in...
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