Torre de Ona Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though outstanding vintages can cellar gracefully for even longer.
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, and aged Manchego cheese.
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Torre de Oña represents a distinct, estate-focused chapter in the storied history of La Rioja Alta, S.A., who acquired this picturesque property in Páganos, Rioja Alavesa, in 1995. Nestled in the shadow of the protective Sierra de Cantabria, the estate operates on a French 'château' model, a departure from traditional multi-vineyard blending. The terroir here is defined by high-altitude clay-limestone soils, which impart a signature mineral elegance and vibrant acidity to the Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes grown on-site. Fermented with care and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, the Reserva style of Torre de Oña beautifully bridges the gap between modern fruit-forward intensity and the classic, savory complexity of traditional Rioja, offering notes of dark berries, spices, and refined balsamic undertones.
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Founded in 1890 by five Basque and Riojan families in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as one of the ultimate benchmarks of traditional Rioja winemaking. The estate is globally renowned for its uncompromising dedication to long-term oak aging, maintaining an in-house cooperage to craft American oak barrels that impart its signature vanilla and spice character. While deeply rooted in Haro, the group has expanded its viticultural footprint to include exceptional estates in Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas. Their legendary portfolio, headlined by the iconic Gran Reserva 890, Gran Reserva 904, and Viña Ardanza, represents the pinnacle of elegance, complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.