WINE DESCRIPTION
Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva is a premium wine produced by Bodegas Ontañón, a renowned winery located in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the winery's own vineyards, which are situated at high altitudes and benefit from a continental climate. The winemaking process involves a careful selection of the best grapes, followed by a long aging period in oak barrels and bottle. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the Tempranillo grape, with notes of ripe fruit, spices, and vanilla. Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the traditional style of Rioja wines.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Rioja Gran Reserva from Ontañón is a classic example of a traditional Spanish red.On the nose, the wine offers aromas of dried cherries, red berries, and hints of leather and earth. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, with a silky texture, and flavors of dried fruit, tobacco, and cinnamon. The finish is long and elegant, with subtle tannins and a pleasant lingering flavor of spice. It is a beautiful example of Rioja's classic style.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Tempranillo
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery: Ontañón
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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