Bodegas Montecillo
Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial
Rioja
1985
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2025.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘85 Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial.
Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 1985 vintage
Bodegas Montecillo's 1985 Gran Reserva Selección Especial is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
About Bodegas Montecillo
Bodegas Montecillo's Gran Reserva Selección Especial is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985?
Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
What does Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 taste like?
Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 1991-2025. Within that arc, the peak window is 1993-2017. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Selección Especial 1985?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.