Cerro Añón Gran Reserva 2018
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Tim Atkin
The most classical side of Rioja in a must-have Gran Reserva
Cerro Añón Gran Reserva 2018 comes from a late harvest that made it possible to select grapes in optimal condition that had ripened slowly and with balance. This wine was made from Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano, blended to create a Gran Reserva that’s classical, deeply layered and long-lasting. The production process involved a long maceration and careful vinification to preserve the intensity and purity of the grapes. This red was designed to express the character of Rioja Alta with elegance and structure.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano y mazuelo
Type of barrel
American oak barrel
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
30 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
General Information
Cerro Añón Gran Reserva 2018 underwent controlled fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. It was subsequently aged on the lees and racked to refine its volume and complexity. It then spent six months in new French and American oak barrels and more than two years in the bottle – a total of 36 months’ ageing. This precision-based work has resulted in a serious, balanced wine with remarkable ageing potential.
Cerro Añón Gran Reserva 2018 is a very typical wine from Bodegas Olarra, a founded in 1973 and renowned for its iconic architecture, which was designed specifically to optimise the production of great Riojas. The winery combines tradition, technique and careful selection of grapes to produce wines that reflect authenticity and excellence. Its experience in long ageing and its commitment to quality make it one of the most reliable names in the D.O.Ca. Rioja.
Cerro Añón Gran Reserva 2018 is notable for its combination of tradition, elegance and reliability, three virtues that reinforce its excellent value for money. This is a full-bodied, round and alluring wine, perfect for anyone looking for a classic, high-end Rioja with great laying down potential. Its structure, depth and long ageing make it a reliable choice that can be enjoyed now or put away for a few years.
The winery
Winery
Oenologist
Winemaker
Founded in 1973 in Logroño, Bodegas Olarra exemplifies the most traditional style of Rioja. It is a major winery on the national wine scene, always a safe and reliable choice. This winery, acting as one of the driving forces behind Rioja wine, stands out for the significant qualitative leap it has made in recent years, blending the most modern winemaking techniques with the traditional methods of production and aging in Rioja, creating wines conceived according to strict quality standards.
Thus, Bodegas Olarra cultivates high-quality raw materials, sourced both from its own vineyards and through agreements with the best winegrowers in Rioja: approximately 1,300 hectares of vineyards. It also boasts extensive experience working with oak barrels to ensure its wines reach their fullest expression. Additionally, Olarra is distinguished by the beauty and complexity of its facilities, known as the cathedral of Rioja, unique for their Y-shaped layout and 111 hexagonal domes.
In recent years, Olarra has become one of the most highly regarded wineries in the D.O.Ca. Rioja, and its wines are among the most awarded, such as Añares Reserva and Cerro Añón Crianza. It was named Best Spanish Winery at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) held in London in 2013 and at the Berliner Wein Trophy in 2015.
Thus, Bodegas Olarra cultivates high-quality raw materials, sourced both from its own vineyards and through agreements with the best winegrowers in Rioja: approximately 1,300 hectares of vineyards. It also boasts extensive experience working with oak barrels to ensure its wines reach their fullest expression. Additionally, Olarra is distinguished by the beauty and complexity of its facilities, known as the cathedral of Rioja, unique for their Y-shaped layout and 111 hexagonal domes.
In recent years, Olarra has become one of the most highly regarded wineries in the D.O.Ca. Rioja, and its wines are among the most awarded, such as Añares Reserva and Cerro Añón Crianza. It was named Best Spanish Winery at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) held in London in 2013 and at the Berliner Wein Trophy in 2015.