Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva from Rioja is an outstanding example of Spanish winemaking, crafted with precision and passion in the picturesque village of Viana. This wine encapsulates the unique terroir of Rioja Oriental, where old, low-yielding vines thrive on complex soils at elevations between 600 and 750 metres, just where the foothills meet the Sierra Mountains. The winery partners closely with quality growers, drawing on decades-long relationships to access exceptional fruit. Bodegas Ondarre's commitment to excellence is evident in their winemaking process, which combines traditional techniques with modern innovation, including ageing in both French and American oak casks to achieve a harmonious balance of elegance and structure.
This Gran Reserva is the flagship of the Ondarre range and is renowned for its sophisticated profile and critical acclaim. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo with a touch of Mazuelo, this wine expresses the signature style of Rioja Gran Reserva: depth, complexity, and refinement, while remaining true to sustainable and vegan-friendly practices. Maturing for extended periods in oak and bottle, it emerges as a polished, layered masterpiece poised to impress the discerning wine lover.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Deep ruby red with hints of garnet at the rim, reflecting its careful ageing and concentration.
Nose:
The aromatics are alluring and complex, offering rich, ripe fruit interwoven with enticing notes of baking spice, dried fruits, leather, and a subtle hint of tobacco. Subtle undertones of raisin and earthy tones add further depth and intrigue.
Palate:
On the palate, the wine is both elegant and velvety, delivering flavours of juicy dark cherries, plums and currants, seamlessly layered with suggestions of clove, vanilla, and undercurrents of tobacco and leather. Balanced acidity and supple tannins provide a graceful structure, with each sip unveiling new dimensions of flavour.
Finish:
The finish is long and sophisticated, leaving delicate notes of spice, raisined fruit, and fine leather lingering on the palate, ensuring a lasting impression of classic Rioja finesse.
Discover the essence of Rioja elegance with Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva-a wine of distinction fit for any celebration or contemplative moment.
