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103. Bodegas Montecillo, Rioja Reserva, 1997
At last! A wine cracked open for relaxation, and an enjoyable one without qualification! Aromas of black cherry and fresh red peppers, with carefully-matched …
39. Bodegas Domecq, Marqués de Arienzo Rioja Reserva, 1994
Well blended dark fruit and oak. Garnet red colour tinged with brown. Blackcurrant fruit blends with chocolatey aromas. Still plenty of tannin, suggesting would …
16. Bodegas Lan Domaine de Lan, Rioja Reserva, 1978
Yet to find a better bargain. Not the greatest Rioja – but for <£5 it certainly is. Very oaky so needs to breathe for …
7. Bodegas Beronia, Rioja Reserva, Rioja Alta, 1994
1994 – v. good year – wine has some smokiness on the nose, with light vanilla oakiness, and some blackcurrant. Some liquorice on the …