Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Rivallana Crianza 2021

RCO21

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A traditionally styled Rioja with savoury and mellow flavours complemented by vanilla and chocolate notes from oak ageing. Spicy, ripe fruit aromas are complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and oak.

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£11.90 per bottle

RRP: £13.25 (save 10%)

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The vineyards are situated on Rioja Valley’s northern hills on south-facing slopes, at an altitude of 550 metres above sea level. The vines, which have an average age of 25 years, are planted in uneven terrain due to several streams that run down the mountains that mark the northern border of Rioja. The soils are generally poor in nutrients and very shallow, just 30 to 35 centimetres in depth, which encourage the vines to send their roots deeper in search of nutrients and water. The soils vary from plot to plot, but there is a prevalence of clay based soils with high iron and chalk content. The clay content retains water, which nourishes the vines during the warm summers and the iron content is an essential nutrient for photosynthesis.

Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with carefully selected yeasts at controlled temperatures of 28 to 30°C. The wine was aged for 12 months in American and French oak barriques.

 
Data sheet
RRP £13.25
Vintage 2021
Alcoholic strength 13.5%
Serve with Roast beef and hard cheeses
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Grapes Tempranillo 90%, Garnacha 5%, Mazuelo 5%
Body B
Contains sulphites Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Vegan Yes
Milk No
Eggs No
Organic No
Biodynamic No
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Bodegas Ondarre

Bodegas Ondarre was founded in 1985, with the aim of creating wines which showcase the region’s distinct terroirs. The cooperative winery is situated in the town of Viana which overlooks the Rioja Valley in Rioja Oriental. Bodegas Ondarre has formed trusted relationships with the highest quality growers in the area, with whom they have been working since 1985. The Reservas are Bodegas Ondarre’s most acclaimed wines, which win top awards and critical approval every year. They attribute their success to hard work in the vineyards and their continual investment in the winery and barrel stock. They use both French and American oak casks to help them obtain the character in their wines. They also produce a few thousand cases of a single varietal Graciano - a real rarity due to the low yielding nature of this variety.

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