Ontanon 'Crianza' Rioja
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The old-vines for this wine are grown at high elevation on the eastern slopes of the mountains in southeastern Rioja and they need every bit of the Spanish summer to ripen fully. This is a unique microclimate with cold nights and torrid days and the purity of the soils are closely represented in the wine itself. With a complex structure and depth of character uncommon at this price-point, Ontanon Crianza is subtle and elegant but also powerful and dense with a natural fruit and mineral extract that is just not the norm in this region. Very long on the palate, the natural sense of fruit expression deepens with air and it continues to perform at a high level for 2-3 days in an open bottle…. This ranks right up there as one of the finest European price/value stars in grilled NY steak-worthy red wines of the season. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for overall integrity and showcase of mineral imbued fruit in a modern package that is neither off-putting or obtrusive. The 40-year-old vines that are used for the Ontañón Crianza grow on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas, just south of the River Ebro in Rioja Baja.The grapes need the warm summer days to ripen to full maturity, but also the cold nights to increase acidity levels. The wines of this mountainous region of Rioja are known for showcasing crisp acidity as well as a full and dense yet elegant fruit profile with notes of mineral and herbal extract that come from the unique soils of the region.The wine expresses subtle aromas of black cherry with overtones of spice and offers voluptuous fruit within a delicate framework of natural acidity that opens up and deepens over time. Our Crianza pairs well with roast chicken, vegetables, pork and game.
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The old-vines for this wine are grown at high elevation on the eastern slopes of the mountains in southeastern Rioja and they need every bit of the Spanish summer to ripen fully. This is a unique microclimate with cold nights and torrid days and the purity of the soils are closely represented in the wine itself. With a complex structure and depth of character uncommon at this price-point, Ontanon Crianza is subtle and elegant but also powerful and dense with a natural fruit and mineral extract that is just not the norm in this region. Very long on the palate, the natural sense of fruit expression deepens with air and it continues to perform at a high level for 2-3 days in an open bottle…. This ranks right up there as one of the finest European price/value stars in grilled NY steak-worthy red wines of the season. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for overall integrity and showcase of mineral imbued fruit in a modern package that is neither off-putting or obtrusive. The 40-year-old vines that are used for the Ontañón Crianza grow on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas, just south of the River Ebro in Rioja Baja.The grapes need the warm summer days to ripen to full maturity, but also the cold nights to increase acidity levels. The wines of this mountainous region of Rioja are known for showcasing crisp acidity as well as a full and dense yet elegant fruit profile with notes of mineral and herbal extract that come from the unique soils of the region.The wine expresses subtle aromas of black cherry with overtones of spice and offers voluptuous fruit within a delicate framework of natural acidity that opens up and deepens over time. Our Crianza pairs well with roast chicken, vegetables, pork and game.
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