{"title":"Wine from Montebuena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/lagares-100x200.jpg?v=1773497100\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Montebuena Estate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the mid-1960s, 70% of the winegrowers (175 vintners) decided to join forces and found the Unión de Cosecheros of Labastida, which currently ranks as the largest co-operative winery in the Basque Country, with a production capacity of 7 million liters. \u003cbr\u003eRight from the outset, these winegrowers wanted to be involved in the entire process, from cultivating vineyards to barrel-ageing wine to bottling. Towards this end, the co-op has established its own brands and striven to enhance its facilities, equipping them with the most modern equipment available, as with its stainless steel tanks, a cooling unit for regulating fermentation temperatures and new bottling plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMontebuena \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ageing of wines has always been one of this winery’s passions and primary concerns. At present, the co-op has 6,000 American oak casks in storage, with an average age of five years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2010","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMontebuena Rioja 2010 is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Pairs well with beef \u0026amp; lamb dishes, stews \u0026amp; cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"(100% tempranillo, raised entirely in American oak): Vivid ruby. Ripe cherry and blackcurrant on the nose and in the mouth. Pliant and seamless in texture, with good heft and back-end energy. Finishes smooth and sweet, with fine-grained tannins providing shape and grip. Still on the young side but this wine drinks very well with an hour or so of decanting; it's an excellent value for Rioja.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- \u003cu\u003eStephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2012)\u003c\/u\u003e, 90 pts\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"According to Fran Kysela, this is one of the largest cooperatives in Basque country, and their Rioja cuvee, which is 100% Tempranillo aged in American oak casks, displays oodles of white chocolate, spicy oak, black cherry jam and strawberries in a fruit-forward, medium-bodied but luscious and authoritative style. This is a silky-textured, full-flavored wine to drink over the next several years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- \u003cu\u003eWine Advocate (Issue 201, June 2012)\u003c\/u\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e89 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montebuena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948747616303,"sku":"S0EE302000TPS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Montebuena2010_label.jpg?v=1771483153"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2009","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"The 2009 Montebuena is 100% Tempranillo. Dark ruby-colored, it offers an appealing perfume of spice box, leather, tobacco, and blackberry. On the palate it is packed with ripe fruit, has outstanding concentration, and impeccable balance. It is a great bargain that offers a sneak preview of the great 2009 vintage in Rioja and northern Spain in general. It should drink well for 6-8 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Advocate (April 2010),\u003cstrong\u003e 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948749189167,"sku":"S0EE229002TPS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2012","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Pairs well with beef \u0026amp; lamb dishes, stews \u0026amp; cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Dark ruby. Ripe cherry, red berries and smoky minerals on the nose. Spicy, firm and tightly wound, with very good lift to the flavors of redcurrant, bitter cherry and licorice. A gripping, lithe midweight, with appealing sweetness and bracing minerality on the long, incisive finish. In an elegant style, with zero excess fat. - JR\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgo Viejo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948802764847,"sku":"S0EE302009TPS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/montebuenaroija.jpg?v=1771484158"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2013","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Pairs well with beef \u0026amp; lamb dishes, stews \u0026amp; cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montebuena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948833468463,"sku":"S0EE302001TPS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/montebuenaroija_7f6527ab-a53c-4e66-9ccd-2943837e0c3e.jpg?v=1771484382"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2014","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Pairs well with beef \u0026amp; lamb dishes, stews \u0026amp; cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montebuena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948851884079,"sku":"S0EE302010TPS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/montebuenaroija_af48f1e7-595b-4aa0-9c94-6bc849bba09b.jpg?v=1771484991"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2015","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\tProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. 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Finishes supple and long, displaying silky, slow-building tannins and resonating spiciness. - Josh Raynolds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Vinous 90 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montebuena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948952317999,"sku":"S0EE302012TPS","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/montebuenaroija_d0f786a6-8235-46db-95de-f42eeac6f460.jpg?v=1771485829"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2016","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\tProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. Pairs well with beef \u0026amp; lamb dishes, stews \u0026amp; cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eVivid ruby-red. Sexy, oak-tinged red berry and floral pastille scents pick up vanilla and licorice flourishes with aeration. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and cherry flavors that unfold and spread out steadily on the back half. Shows impressive clarity and spicy persistence on the lively finish, which is given shape by smooth, even tannins.- Josh Raynolds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Antonio Galloni's Vinous 91 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montebuena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948968472623,"sku":"S0EE302013TPS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/montebuenaroija_52d7e893-5b76-4112-ae64-e577fafeb142.jpg?v=1771486299"},{"product_id":"montebuena-rioja-2017","title":"Montebuena Rioja 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProduced from 100% Tempranillo grapes, which are hand harvested from the Montebuena vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBrilliant deep ruby red color, fruity aromas .\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tMontebuena Red has a spicy vanilla bouquet and is smooth and fruity in the mouth with some well-integrated secondary nuances, full-flavored and a persistent pleasant finish. 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