Ostatu
Ostatu Rioja Gran Reserva
4.3
Expert Rating
4.3
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Ostatu Rioja Gran Reserva is a premium wine produced by Bodegas Ostatu, a renowned winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Spain. This wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards, which are situated at high altitudes and benefit from a unique microclimate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including long aging in oak barrels and bottle aging, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, and spices. The wine is full-bodied, with a smooth and velvety texture and a long finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Ostatu Rioja Gran Reserva is a wonderfully complex and balanced red wine.On the nose, it offers up aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, baking spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and has a velvety texture, with flavors of dark fruits, leather, and savory spices. The tannins are well integrated and the finish is long and lingering. This wine is a great example of the elegance and complexity that Rioja wines can offer.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2055
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Tempranillo
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery: Ostatu
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
4.3
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