The cellars of Bodegas Montecillo are among the treasures of the Rioja, and their specialty is late editions of great wines as Gran Reserva Especial, which come there to ultimate maturity. It might have been the heavy winter rains, or the mild summer temperatures that gave way to a healthy and perfectly ripe harvest. Food pairing: Ideal with different cuts of meat and grills and game. Serving temperature: 18º C. Decanting essential. Taste: Rich mouthfeel with flavors of nuts, raisins and integrated oak. A classic spirit with an elegant and harmonious finish. Appearance: Intense cherry red with lively rim. Aroma: Without a doubt the most intense and expressive of this decade. Caramelized-fruit notes with hints of cinnamon, caramel and balsamic. Grape variety: Tempranillo.