Region: Rioja, Spain

Composition: 50% Tempranillo and 50% Mazuelo

History: The Bodegas Olarra Group was born in 1973 with the construction, on the outskirts of Logroño, of a winery for great Rioja wines—modern techniques under a traditional culture. In 1985, Bodegas Ondarre emerged, making the most of the typicity of the vineyards and the diversity of Viana’s soils. Long-aging wines and the group’s first canvas are produced there. 2000, the Bodegas y Viñedos Casa del Valle project began, following the classic Château model with the same philosophy as single-use wines.

Tasting notes:

It has a medium-high layer and a ruby color with cherry nuances. It is alive and bright. On the nose, the predominant notes are red fruits, vanilla, and spicy tones. More complex aromas (honey, toasted, etc.) begin to take center stage towards the formation of the bouquet. The palate is firm and soft on the mid-palate, long, with very frank aromas that persist after being swallowed.