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4.2
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3.8

Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva

Ontañón
2010
2011
$51.44
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750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionRioja
Alcohol Level
Country
Spain
SubregionRioja
Drinking Window
GrapesTempranilloGraciano
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.
Pros:
  • Complex aromas of blackberry, raspberry, leather, and tobacco, with hints of vanilla and spice
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Cons:
  • Not ideal for aging as the tannins may have softened over the years
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User Rating:

4.2
Highly Reviewed

Expert Rating:

3.8

Wine Expert Note:

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.
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