Olarra Clásico Gran Reserva 2018 is one of those wines that make the name of Rioja great, a blend dominated by Tempranillo that pays homage to the origins of Bodegas Olarra, reviving winemaking techniques from the golden age of Rioja wines.
Bodegas Olarra was founded by Luis Olarra in 1973 on the outskirts of Logroño. It is contemporaneous with Vinoselección and, like us, this winery has experienced the golden age of Rioja. Today, it is an essential name in this denomination of origin, exemplifying its most traditional style, a reliable and trustworthy choice that never fails.
Olarra Clásico Gran Reserva 2018 has been crafted following the traditional production method of the 1970s in Rioja. It is a red wine sourced from old vines planted in poor, low-yielding soils. The initial ageing took place in new oak barrels from Missouri and central France, followed by a subsequent ageing during the second year in old barrels, designed to highlight the primary and fermentation aromas over those of the ageing process itself. After 25 months, it was bottled without prior tartaric stabilization to preserve the wine’s structure and richness.
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Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Graciano, Garnacha tinta, 96% Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Type of barrel
Mostly American oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Bordeaux
Barrel aging time
25 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.8
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.9
Sugar
<0.4
pH
3.56
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
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Olarra Clásico Gran Reserva 2018 displays a beautiful ruby‑garnet red colour, medium depth, vivid and bright.
Nose
On the nose, it presents as elegant with gentle reductive notes in its initial phase. Later, the first hints of spicy echoes and toasted, smoky wood emerge, continuing with aromatic notes of balsamic (licorice and undergrowth) to close with hints of cherry in liqueur and a finish of roasted cacao.
Mouth
On the palate, it is elegant and round, with a gentle entry and an excellent acidity that provides liveliness and expression. Good final persistence, marked by spicy and smoky notes.
