Region: Rioja, Spain

Composition: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha and 5%, Mazuelo/Graciano

History: It is impossible to conceive of Bodegas Olarra without its Architecture. The design of the building, the work of Juan Antonio Ridruejo in 1973, was inspired by and for wine. It constitutes a treatise of architecture applied to the winemaking process, to which it is perfectly adapted. Its most prominent feature, the roof, which crowns the barrel cellar, made up of 111 hexagonal domes, is arranged to prevent sharp temperature changes. And we wanted to translate to our wines the same innovative, pioneering spirit that our central building represents. In some cases, as with Cerro Añón, restoring the perfect blending is the winemaking method that has always been used in making great Rioja wines. Others, like Añares, are seeking a wine that adapts and evolves to remain on trend with time. To write the history of Rioja.

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, at the time of release, the wine showed a remarkable balance between raisin and mature fruit aromas and those of spices and toast. Over time, aromas have developed, becoming aromas of leather and coffee beans.