2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja Grape_Cinsault A little more powerful than

A little more powerful than the straight Côte-Rôtie

and an exciting new discovery from trailblazing importer Ariana Rolich

The 1er Cru Les Perrieres vineyard in Nuits-Saint-Georges is planted with vines dating back to the late 1930s

fine-grained tannic structure

2004 Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja Grape_Cinsault A little more powerful thanBodegas Riojanas, located in the Rioja village of Cenicero, traces its winemaking lineage back to 1790 and remains anchored by the founding Artacho family. This wine is made from 100% Tempranillo sourced from clay limestone soils that provide the poor terrain necessary for concentrated fruit. In the glass, it displays a deep cherry red color and offers savory notes of tobacco, dried fruit, and earth, held together by a structured, well integrated