COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas Ontañón
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ontañon Reserva 2015 is a red wine from Bodegas Ontañón, a family winery with a five-generation history in Spain's Rioja region. This wine originates from the Rioja Oriental sub-region, specifically from high-altitude vineyards in the Sierra de Yerga mountains. The blend primarily features Tempranillo with a small proportion of Graciano. The 2015 vintage is noted for the quality of grapes from cooler, elevated sites, which underwent slow and optimal ripening. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its high-altitude sourcing, the specific grape blend, and its meticulous aging process.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located up to 800m above sea level.
Fact 02
Graciano adds balsamic notes and complexity.
Fact 03
A 5th-generation family winery.
Fact 04
Double sorting of grapes ensures quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Ontañon Reserva 2015 begins with grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards. Following a manual harvest and a double sorting process, the grapes undergo fermentation at temperatures between 26 and 28ºC. The resulting wine is then aged for 24 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels. Following its time in barrel, the wine undergoes a further period of aging in bottle before release.
