Montecillo 2002 Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Tempranillo
Winery: Montecillo / Reserva

More pulpy and flat than ideal, but still this wine shows a lot of spirit and Rioja character. It starts with a jumbled nose of lacquer, shoe polish and licorice, while the palate is chewy and dark, with some briary notes. A good effort from a challenging vintage.