Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 2006

ELABORATION
Vinified in subway cement tanks, the must was bled off at 6% of the totality. Fermented at a temperature of 28ºC after two days of cold maceration at 9ºC. The pumping over during alcoholic fermentation was continuous and programmed, thus achieving the desired extraction. Once all the sugar was finished, it macerated with its skins for three weeks, controlling with exhaustive tastings and authentic dedication that the tannic and aromatic transfer was as we wished.
Once the wine was devatted, malolactic fermentation took place in second-use French oak barrels in our underground cellar under constant temperature and humidity.

TASTING NOTES
Very bright ruby red color with an orange rim.
A captivating, impressive and superb nose. Pure intensity, a madness for the senses. Preserved fruit at the beginning, dates, orange marmalade. Then notes of ripe bell pepper and cinnamon appear, accompanied by clove and menthol background.
Expressive and lively on the palate. Silky tannins accompany the ripe, smooth fruit and balanced natural acidity. Tremendously long and full-bodied, it perfectly combines smoothness with firmness.

HISTORY AND ORIGIN
Wines that are authentic enological gems and living history of our winery. In our underground cellars rests this collection of Historic Vintages dating back to 1926. Produced exclusively in those exceptional vintages that offer wines with an impressive aging potential. 
The 2006 vintage was released for the very first time in 2024 after more than 15 years of aging. Only 3,852 bottles of 0.75 l were produced.

VINTAGE: 2006. Very Good. The rainfall recorded during the cycle ensured a good load in the vineyards and sufficient water for ripening. A few days before the start of the harvest, there were several storms that required a lot of work in the vineyard and the grapes selection.