Bodegas Monteabellon 14 Meses 2012
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Pairs with meat like beef, pork and lamb, also excellent with aged cheeses.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
I received wines that I tasted last year form Monteabellon and there was only one new reference, the 2012 14 Meses, which is a noteworthy crianza with aromas of ripe berries, balsam and spices; it is ripe without excess and even has some floral notes. The palate is balanced and fresh with fine, powdery tannins and good balancing acidity. Powerful with balance.
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Cocoa and smoky notes frame black cherry, tobacco and mineral flavors in this firm, sleek red, kept lively by fresh acidity. The moderate tannins are well-integrated. A modern style, with a loamy element.
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Nava de Roa still has many old winepresses and wineries from many decades ago. Like all of Ribera del Duero, its history and traditions are closely related to wine.
Bodegas Monteabellon's wide experience enables them to elaborate high quality wines in some of the most representative wine regions such as D.O. Rioja and D.O. Rueda where they reflect on their passion for viticulture and the art of wine-making.
Bodegas Monteabellon's single purpose is to elaborate selected wines, which is why they carry out a meticulous selection of grapes in the vineyard, fostering low yields per hectare to obtain the best grapes to create wines you will admire.
Notoriously food-friendly, long-lasting and Spain’s most widely planted grape, Tempranillo is the star variety of red wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The Rioja terms Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate both barrel and bottle time before release. Traditionally blended in Rioja with Garnacha, plus a bit of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano, the Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero typically stands alone. Somm Secret—Tempranillo claims many different names depending on location. In Penedès, it is called Ull de Llebre and in Valdepeñas, goes by Cencibel. Known as Tinta Roriz in Portugal, Tempranillo plays an important role in Port wine.
Ribera del Duero, Spanish wine region, is located in northen Spain’s Castilla y León region, just a 2-hour drive from Madrid. While winemaking in this area goes back more than 2000 years, it was in the 1980s that 9 wineries applied for and were granted Denominación de Origen (D.O.) status. Today, more than 300 wineries call Ribera del Duero home, including some of Spain’s most iconic names.
Notable Facts Ribera’s main grape variety, Tempranillo, locally know as Tinto Fino, is perfectly suited to the extreme climate of the region, where it must survive scorching summers and frigid winters. Low yields resulting from conscientious tending to old vines planted in Ribera’s diverse soils types, give Ribera wines a distinctive depth and complexity not found in other Tempranillos. Rich and full-bodied, the spice, dark fruit and smoky flavors in a bold Ribera del Duero will pair well with roasted and grilled meats, Mexican food and tomato-based sauces.