SP Bodegas la Eralta Hacienda El Olmo Rioja Gran Reserva

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The Hacienda El Olmo Rioja Gran Reserva from Bodegas La Eralta is a classic expression of the traditional Rioja style, crafted primarily from 100% Tempranillo grapes. This wine is the pinnacle of the “Hacienda El Olmo” selection, which focuses on delivering elegance and aromatic complexity.

The family-run company has a massive, 360 hectare modern winery surrounded by vineyards just outside the village of Agoncillo, less than 10 miles southeast of the bustling, lively city of Logroño, the historical capital of Spain’s La Rioja region. The winery has more than 10,000 French and American oak barrels for ageing the wines.

VINTAGE: 2017

ALC: 13.5%

VARIETALS: 100% Tempranillo

TASTING NOTES:

• Appearance: A bright cherry red with an ochre (brick) rim, a visual hallmark of prolonged aging.
• Nose: A balanced bouquet of ripe red fruits intertwined with complex notes of spices, balsamic, cocoa, and toast provided by the oak.
• Palate: Velvety and rounded with soft tannins. Classic Rioja notes of vanilla, tobacco, and leather on a long, silky finish.

PAIRING: roasted meats, game dishes, grilled meats, and mature, cured cheeses.

AGING: 40 months in french oak barrel and further 48 months in cellar.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 95 POINTS:

Deep and concentrated, as blueberry, fig paste, and dates support earthy root tones, mocha, and a mineral core. It’s a big wine while still impeccably balanced. Immensely enjoyable already, but it should be at its best from 2028-2035. Fans of burly Napa wines would find a lot to love here. — John Sumners

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