Ostatu Crianza 2023
Ostatu Crianza 2023 is a true reflection of the distinctive spicy character of Samaniego Tempranillo, made by one of the most important wine families in Rioja Alavesa.
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Fruity and fresh on the nose, juicy and firm on the palate, Ostatu Crianza 2023 stands out as one of the most interesting wines in its category from D.O.Ca. Rioja. The age of the vines (25-50 years) and their particular location in the area of Samaniego give the Tempranillo, the main variety in this blend, a distinctive personality with balsamic notes and spicy hints. These qualities are enhanced after careful ageing for 12 months in second-use French-oak barrels.
Bodegas Ostatu treasures a long winemaking tradition dating back to the 16th century. Today, the winery is run by four of the six Saénz Samaniego siblings, custodians of a legacy built on exceptional vineyards, sustainable viticulture and the pursuit of continuous improvement. With these foundations and from their stately facilities, located between Laguardia and Vitoria, they make wines with their own style, such as Ostatu Crianza 2023.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Graciano, Garnacha tinta, 90% Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Type of barrel
Second-use French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux-style
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Vineyard
Description
La bodega de la familia Sáenz de Samaniego elaboró este fantástico tinto con los frutos seleccionados de viñedos plantados a 580 metros de altitud, sobre suelos arcilloso-calcáreos y de cascajos.
Age
Viñedos propios de 25 a 50 años de edad.
Tasting notes
View
Ostatu Crianza exhibe un intenso rojo picota y reflejos púrpura.
Nose
En la nariz dominan aromas muy frescos de fruta negra y roja en salazón, tras los que aparecen apuntes balsámicos, recuerdos de especias y algunos tostados.
Mouth
Entrada en boca jugosa y paso firme, estilizado y fresco. Sensaciones frutales (mora, cerezas, ciruelas rojas y negras) con un toque de regaliz, frutos secos, ebanistería y torrefactos muy ligeros. Agradable y equilibrado.
The winery
The Ostatu winery is located in one of the most emblematic villages of Rioja Alavesa, Samaniego, where the Sáenz family - the owners - have been dedicated to viticulture for several generations. Building on this heritage from their ancestors, the couple formed by Doroteo and Mª Asunción founded the current winery, annexed to an 18th-century manor house built as an inn. Since the year 2000, four of the six children of Doroteo and Mª Asunción (Gonzalo, Ernesto, Mariasun, and Iñigo) have taken over the management of the winery, whose philosophy is based on producing wines from their own vineyards and practicing sustainable viticulture.
Ostatu has more than 30 hectares of its own vineyard, divided into 50 plots. Most of the vineyards are set on highly rugged clay-limestone soils, arranged on slopes, and enjoy a microclimate that favors optimal ripening. Their range of wines is divided into Singular Wines, wines with a distinctive personality crafted from unique plots, such as Gloria de Ostatu or Laderas de Ostatu; and Sensible Wines, featuring young wines and oak-aged wines that follow the tradition of Rioja Alavesa.