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Bodegas Montecillo

Viña Monty Graciano 2016

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2024

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2023

Viña Monty Graciano Reserva is a premium wine made from 100% Graciano, a grape variety that has become a hallmark in the Rioja region. The 2016 vintage was rated as excellent, with a perfect balance of acidity and alcohol, high aromatic quality, and exceptional phenolic ripeness, giving the wine depth and persistence.


After manual harvesting, grapes from both vineyards are vinified separately. The wine has a cherry-red color with violet hues. Its aromas feature balsamic and spicy notes reminiscent of fennel and black licorice. On the palate, it is firm and exceptionally broad, with sweet tannins, mineral and balsamic nuances, and the presence of black fruit, delivering a long and persistent finish.

About Bodegas Montecillo

Bodegas Montecillo, founded in 1870, is the third-oldest winery in the Rioja region and the oldest in Fuenmayor. For over 150 years, the winery has remained dedicated to producing authentic Rioja wines, blending traditional methods with modern innovations.


The founder, Don Celestino Navajas Matute, came from a family deeply rooted in Fuenmayor and established the winery after inheriting vineyards from his father-in-law. Today, under the guidance of oenologist Mercedes García, Bodegas Montecillo upholds the founder's philosophy, producing elegant, classic, and timeless wines that reflect the authenticity of the Rioja region.


The winery is renowned for its Reserva and Gran Reserva red wines, which have garnered numerous awards and accolades at prestigious national and international competitions.

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