Ostatu Menditto 2021
Crianza red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
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Ostatu Menditto 2021
The wine Ostatu Menditto, formerly known as Ostatu Selección, is the calling card of bodega Ostatu from DOCa Rioja. It was the first Spanish red wine aged in oak made by the winery.
The grapes are sourced from 4 parcels planted between 1920 and 1961 in the easternmost area of Samaniego, Rioja Alavesa.
Made from Tempranillo (92%) and Graciano (8%), the grapes were destemmed and cold-macerated before fermenting in a small oak vat with mild pump-overs.
After that, a portion of this red wine from La Rioja went through malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels, and the rest completed the process in the vats.
Then the red wine Ostatu Menditto 2021 was aged in new and 2nd year French oak barrels for 14 months. Once bottled, it was stored for 20 months before hitting the market.
Aerate this Crianza red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Ostatu Menditto is deep rubyb with some violet reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Tempranillo and Graciano carries loads of forest berries and red cherry fruit, with some vanilla, cedar and cinnamon notes and a dash of Havanna cigars. |
| Palate | Creamy and structured, this red wine from Ostatu has a fresh mid-palate, with firm tannins and a lively acidity. Long finish with an earthy and balsamic note intertwined with a hint of blue flowers. |
| Our personal opinion | Deep and gently creamy, the wine Ostatu Menditto 2021 will pair nicely with meat recipes. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Ostatu Selección 2020: Enterwine 91. Ostatu Selección 2019: Enterwine 91. Peñín 91. Ostatu Selección 2018: Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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 | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 14 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 92%, Graciano 8%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Grilled red meats, Meat and vegitables, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
