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Rioja Graciano, Ondarre

Spain | 2021
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(1 customer review)

£13 a bottle

The Rioja Graciano, Ondarre is a rare find. Rare to see a pure Graciano and even rarer to find a Rioja at this level with character and finesse. Lovely, savoury red fruit emphasis. Aged in both French and American oak barrels, but not overly marked by vanilla.

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Origin

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.

Producer

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 their inception. 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.

Grape Variety

100% Graciano.

Grapes are fermented at controlled temperatures in vats, then aged in new French oak and medium grain American oak for 12 months.

Food Match

Fine match with almost any lamb dish, slow roasted or casserole. Duck breast in a non sweet sauce would also work well.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Alcohol Percentage

15%

Additional information

Style

Medium Bodied Reds

Vintage

2021

Grape Variety

Country of Origin

Other

Vegetarian, Vegan

Alcohol Percentage

15%

Region

Rioja

Food Pairing

Roast Lamb

1 review for Rioja Graciano, Ondarre

  1. Will (verified owner)

    Wow. This is a punchy Rioja if ever there was one! A superb wine

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