Bodegas Olarra Cerro Anon Gran Reserva Rioja 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Bodegas Olarra
Country	Spain
Region	Rioja
Varietal	Tempranillo
Vintage	2018
Sku	12859
Size	750ml

 

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This wine shows a shiny dark garnet color. To the nose, at the time of release, blackberry and strawberry aromas unfold wrapped up with spice and cedarwood notes. Over time, bouquet has developed aromas of prunes and smokiness. Elegance is the first term that comes to mind when considering mouthfeel, with a pleasantly long finish. 

Grapes from our vineyards located primarily in Rioja Alta, and in Rioja Alavesa to a lesser extent. Vines in these vineyards are all grown in the traditional way, the average age ofthe vines is over 30 years, and most of our vineyards are sitting on a clay-rich soil for Rioja Alta, and on limestone-clay soils in Rioja Alavesa. Approximate mix of grapes is as follows: Tempranillo 85%, Mazuelo and Graciano 15%.

This wine was racked into new oak barrels, where it remained for a six more months. After these, the rest of the oak ageing up to the total 29 months took place in different barrels, Allier and Missouri, all with medium toast, and with different ages spanning from brand new to 5 years. After fining, the wine was bottled and stored in our bottle cellar for 43 months, before it started to be released. 

Aromas of Mission fig, mocha and aniseed waft from the glass. Dark berry and baking spice flavors mingle on the palate alongside well-balanced acidity, robust tannins and notes violet and coffee bean. The energetic finish is marked with a touch of orange zest. -M.D.