LiQuery - Onta��n Gran Reserva 2005

Item:	939736
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2005 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2018-08-04
Producer:	Ontanon S.A.
Location:	Spain - Rioja
Price:	$33.25 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Medium-bodied & Fruity
Alcohol:	12.8%
Varietal:	Tempranillo/Graciano
Sugar Code:	XD (7.0 g/L)
Rating:	94
Cellar:	2020

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Tasting Notes
I have heard it expressed occasionally that fine, matured gran reserva can resemble a fine Burgundy. That's very much the ambiance of this refined, effortless very complex fine from the excellent 2005 vintage. It's from a single vineyard site called Montessa that sits at relatively high alcohol in Rioja Baja. It was aged 24 months in American and French oak, then aged another three years in bottle. The maturity has infused all kinds of aged aromas mindful of fine cognac - leather, cigar box, forest floor, caramel and subtle dried cherry fruit. It's medium weight, but so silky and refined it feels light (thus the Burgundy association). Tannins have melted into the mix. The length is excellent. Pour this in a big-bowled glass and you will be nosing it all night. Best now to well beyond 2020. Score - 94. (David Lawrason, winealign.com, Jan. 20, 2015)

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