title: Montecillo 2002 Reserva  (Rioja)
description: 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.
variety: Tempranillo
designation: Reserva