COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Bodegas Ontañón
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ontaño Crianza 2018 is a red wine from Bodegas Ontañón, located in the D.O.Ca. Rioja region of Spain. The Pérez Cuevas family, now in their fourth generation of winemakers, crafts this wine from their estate vineyards. The grapes are grown on vines around 40 years old at an elevation of approximately 750 meters on the slopes of the Sierra Yerga mountains, in soil characterized by iron-rich clay and calcareous deposits. This high-altitude location experiences significant diurnal temperature shifts, influencing the grapes. Bodegas Ontañón is known for its multi-generational winemaking tradition and a unique artistic connection, evident in their winery-museum.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family winemaking legacy spans four generations.
Fact 02
Winery features a unique museum dedicated to mythology and wine.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at approximately 750 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
Combines traditional winemaking with artistic expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Ontaño Crianza begins with hand-selected grapes. Fermentation takes place over approximately 20 days, followed by 8 days of skin maceration, with temperatures maintained between 24-26°C. The wine is then aged for 12 months in a combination of 60% American oak and 40% French oak barrels. Following barrel aging, it spends an additional 12 months aging in bottle before its release.
