WINE DESCRIPTION
Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva was founded by Pablo Olabarri Bikandi, who acquire in 1985 a century-old winery from the 19th century on Las Bodegas de Anguciana Street.
The need for modern and spacious facilities for wine production led to the construction of new facilities in Haro in 1989, with enough capacity to house 4,000 barrels and a warehouse for aging 800,000 bottles. Currently, it is his son Luis Olabarri who runs the winery.
This wine hails from old vines that are meticulously harvested and a careful grape selection takes place for the making of Olabarri's Gran Reservas. The juice naturally goes through the primary fermentation is in stainless steel. The wine is transferred to 20,000L oak tanks for MLF. The wine is then aged in French and American oak barrels with a light toast for 36 months. It lightly fined with egg whites, unfiltered and then and aged another 60 months in bottle prior to release.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva offers an enticing bouquet of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, accompanied by elegant notes of vanilla, tobacco, and cedar.These aromas are a result of the extended aging in oak barrels, which adds depth and sophistication to the wine.
On the palate, Viña Olabarri Gran Reserva is full-bodied and well-structured, with velvety tannins that provide a smooth and luxurious mouthfeel. The flavors of red fruits persist, complemented by additional layers of spice, leather, and earthy undertones. The wine's long and harmonious finish leaves a lasting impression.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Viña Olabarri
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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