Ostatu Crianza 2023
Organic red wine from Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuela (Carignan) and Grenache aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
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Ostatu Crianza 2023
Organic
Coming from the DOCa Rioja, the wine Ostatu Crianza is a characterful Spanish red wine made by Bodegas Ostatu.
The main component is Tempranillo, complemented with a 10% of Grenache, Graciano and Mazuela (Carignan). Planted with 25 to 50-year-old vines, the certified organic vineyards are located near the village of Samaniego, an area with clay-limestone soils at 580 metres of altitude.
Harvested by hand, the grapes were first cold macerated before being fermented in stainless steel tanks for 12 days. Interestingly, a portion of the grapes went through a whole bunch carbonic maceration fermentation.
After that, the wine Ostatu Crianza 2023 was aged for 12 months in 2nd year oak barrels. This red wine from La Rioja was gently filtered before bottling.
Decant this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Ostatu Crianza is medium ruby with some purple reflections. |
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| Nose | Fruit-forward and gently spicy, this blend of Tempranillo with Grenache, Graciano and Mazuela conveys some toasted and balsamic notes, with a gunpowder remembrance. |
| Palate | This organic red wine by Ostatu winery is fresh, balanced and round. The spicy and toasted notes are more prominent, acidity is crisp and tannins are smooth. This Crianza Vino de Pueblo (Village wine) ends with a delicate remembrance of wild berries and balsam. |
| Our personal opinion | Well-balanced and savoury, the wine Ostatu Crianza 2023 is a textbook Rioja. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Ostatu Crianza 2022: Enterwine 91. Peñín 91. T. Atkin 92. Ostatu Crianza 2021: Enterwine 91. Ostatu Crianza 2020: Enterwine 91. Ostatu Crianza 2019: Enterwine 91. Ostatu Crianza 2018: Enterwine 92. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 90%, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuela y Graciano 10%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Chocolate, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Mushrooms, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuela, Tempranillo |
