2008 Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja Producer_Bertha rigorously dry-farmed to express its

rigorously dry-farmed to express its high-elevation terroir

Definitely leaning into that chilled red direction

allowing the saline

Gaudry has access to some great terroirs

2008 Bodegas Riojanas, Monte Real Gran Reserva, Rioja Producer_Bertha rigorously dry-farmed to express itsBodegas Riojanas, founded in 1890, sources Monte Real from El Monte vineyards in Rioja Altacalcareous clay with rounded stones at 430530 meters elevation. The 2008 Gran Reserva is 100% Tempranillo, aged in American oak and bottle aged to full maturity. Expect dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, leather, and spice. A classic vintage drinking beautifully now.