1978 | Bodegas Riojanas | Monte Real Rioja Gran Reserva

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Red Wine: 1978 | Bodegas Riojanas | Monte Real Rioja Gran Reserva

Color Intense cherry red, with a good layer, with subtle tile rims. Direct nose with expression of fruit infused with blackberries, black cranberries, macerated plums, which give way to an explosion of black pepper, clove, which as it oxygenates with time, gives way to the fineness of the roast showing hints of vanilla, chocolate pure black, and a balsamic touch.

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Producer: Bodegas Riojanas

Vintage: 1978

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Rioja Red Blend

Country/Region: Spain, Rioja

Monte Real Gran Reserva marks the local expression of the Tempranillo variety. Color Intense cherry red, with a good layer, with subtle tile rims. Direct nose with expression of fruit infused with blackberries, black cranberries, macerated plums, which give way to an explosion of black pepper, clove, which as it oxygenates with time, gives way to the fineness of the roast showing hints of vanilla, chocolate pure black, and a balsamic touch. Juicy on the palate, smooth, fine palate, slightly creamy mid-palate, combined by liquor notes of black cranberries, sweet spices, liquorice. He moves in his run with firm tannins and notable acidity, denotes very spicy and aniseed touches pleasant, accompanied by juiciness and character. The finish is elegant, delicate and marked by the acidity that supports its body, keeps it agile and alive until the end.

Producer Information

Bodegas Riojanas is a major wine producer and wine group based in the Rioja town of Cenicero but encompassing several wineries, numerous Spanish wine regions and producing nearly 70 wines across 20 brands. It is probably best-known for its Via Albina and Monte Real Rioja brands.The winery was established in 1890 by the Artacho family in Cenicero, on the banks of the Ebro river, 20km (12 miles) due west of the regional capital Logroo, in the Rioja Alta. Brands such as Monte Real and Artacho are established in the early 20th Century, the former by French winemaker Gabriel Larrendat who worked at the winery for several years until returning to France in 1933.The winery continued production through the era of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship (which ends in 1975) and by the 1980s, investment in production and storage at the winery is increased. The company is partially listed on the stock exchange in 1997.