Ondarre Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, Rioja, Spain – Case Offer

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Ondarre Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Ondarre, Rioja, Spain

TASTING NOTES

Ripe dark cherry, blackberry and spiced vanilla aromas lead into a rich, velvety palate with tobacco, leather and sweet oak spice. This is a delightful and traditionally made Rioja enveloped in a smooth and textured palate. Balanced, with ripe, wild strawberries and integrated tannins through to a long, lingering finish. Enjoy with slow-cooked lamb, manchego cheese, or hearty bean stews.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS WINE

This Ondarre Reserva from Bodegas Ondarre in Rioja Alta is a classically styled Rioja with a modern touch. A blend of Tempranillo and Mazuelo, it’s a wine that speaks fluently in notes of spice, fruit and structure. Smooth, savoury and silky with a long, elegant finish, it’s the kind of wine made for long dinners and rich conversations. A fantastic option for Rioja lovers or anyone looking to explore the soul of northern Spain through the glass. The wine also shows great ageing potential but drinks beautifully now with decanting.

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Grape Varieties

90% Tempranillo
10% Mazuelo

Extended Taste Notes

This Rioja Reserva opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, cassis, cedar and toasted coconut, followed by hints of balsamic and sweet spice.

The palate delivers layers of ripe black fruit, leather, cigar box and silky vanilla oak.

Full-bodied with fine tannins and a persistent finish, it displays great ageing potential but drinks beautifully now with decanting.

ABV

13.5%

75c

Organic

Sustainable

Grape	Mazuelo, Tempranillo
Case Discount Savings Offer	1 bottle, 6 bottles, 12 bottles
Country	Spain

Producer

Bodegas Ondarre was founded in 1985, with the aim of creating wines which showcase the region distinct terroirs. Situated in the town of Viana overlooking the Rioja Valley in Rioja Oriental, Bodegas Ondarre is the only winery in the village of Viana. They have 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.

Part of the respected Bodegas Olarra group — often dubbed the “Cathedral of Rioja” — Ondarre specialises in traditional Rioja winemaking with a fresh, precise style. Grapes are hand-harvested from carefully selected vineyard plots with varying soil types, allowing for a blend that captures Rioja’s complexity. Their Reservas are known for their elegance, depth and age-worthiness, consistently praised by critics and sommeliers alike.

Food Pairings

Ondarre Reserva Rioja pairs perfectly with:

Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder
Aged Manchego and jamón ibérico
Rich bean stews or lentils with chorizo
Roast duck with spiced plum glaze
Wild mushroom risotto
Grilled vegetables and romesco sauce

Wine Region

Rioja is Spain’s most iconic wine region, located along the Ebro River in the north of the country. Divided into three subzones — Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental — Rioja Oriental, where Bodegas Ondarre is based, is prized for producing structured yet elegant wines with good acidity and ageability.

The region’s continental climate, tempered by Atlantic influences, along with its diverse soils (clay, chalk, and ferrous), provide ideal conditions for growing Tempranillo, Spain’s noble red grape. Rioja Reservas must be aged a minimum of 3 years (with at least 1 in oak), creating wines of harmony, complexity and finesse.