Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva 2019 750ml

Bodegas Ondarre is a respected Rioja producer with deep roots in the Valpiedra area of Rioja Alta, crafting wines that honor the region's grand tradition of extended aging and Tempranillo-driven elegance. Their Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle of the Ondarre range — a wine that can only be released after a minimum of five years of aging, including at least two in oak and two in bottle, ensuring a depth and complexity that few price points can match.

The Bodegas Ondarre Gran Reserva 2019 750ml is a classic expression of Gran Reserva Rioja from an excellent vintage. The complex, mature bouquet offers rich fruit aromas alongside hints of spice, raisin fruit, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, it is elegant and velvety, with mixed cherries deepened by wet tobacco, oiled leather, and sweet spices, balanced by bright acidity, supple tannins, and a savory, lingering finish. Outstanding value for a wine of this age and character.

Expert Review

Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points: "Mixed cherries gain depth with flavors of wet tobacco, oiled leather, and sweet spices. A pleasing balance of bright palate stimulation and savory length, alongside supple tannins showcase the advantages of additional aging."

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich fruit, raisin, spice, tobacco, and leather
• Palate: Mixed cherries, wet tobacco, oiled leather, and sweet spices with supple tannins
• Finish: Savory, bright, and lingering

Wine Details

• Tempranillo & Mazuelo
• Rioja DOCa, Spain
• Gran Reserva — minimum 5 years aging (2+ in oak, 2+ in bottle)
• Vintage: 2019 | 750ml