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Enologist:
Javier
Martínez de Salinas
Grapes:
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Ageing:
Malolactic breakdown
in the cask and subsequent
ageing on the lees until the
first racking. Afterwards the
wine was aged in oak casks for
14 months.
Mayor De Ondarre
Reserva 2004:
This firm, compact
red
delivers black
cherry
and
cassis fruit,
with leafy, licorice and
mineral accents and a
modest oak component. There's
firm, well integrated tannins
and a fresh, leafy finish. Not
showy, but has depth and purity.
Drink now through 2018. Tasted
twice, with consistent notes.
8,000 cases made. –TM
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Additional
Information
Bodegas Ondarre,
founded in 1986, belongs to the Bodegas Olarra
Group, one of the most famous names in the
Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja, but with
wines with a character of their own.
Bodegas Ondarre
is located in Viana, a historic town 8 kilometres
from Logrońo (La Rioja), rich in tradition, still
preserving traces of its medieval fortress. Its name
comes from a hundred-year old country house, the
property of the founders of the wine cellar.
Production is solely composed of Reservas,
Cask-fermented Whites and Cava sparkling wines, with
a limited number of bottles. Wines of fine quality
which Bodegas Ondarre want to consolidate among the
most exceptional palates. Production is solely
composed of Reservas, Cask-fermented Whites and Cava
sparkling wines, with a limited number of bottles.
Wines of fine quality which Bodegas Ondarre want to
consolidate among the most exceptional palates.
Bodegas Ondarre have the most advanced vinification
technology. Ageing is in new American- or French-oak
casks. The bodega has made special efforts to renew
its stock of barrels so as to obtain this marked
character in its wines which is giving them so much
prestige.
Bodegas Ondarre are doing their utmost to
consolidate their position in the market for truly
fine wines.
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