Olagar Gran Reserva Blanco 2016

Wine description for Olagar Gran Reserva Blanco 2016 from Remirez de Ganuza

Colour & appearance

Bright golden yellow in colour with greenish reflections, indicating the remarkable freshness of this mature white wine. Brilliant clarity and medium viscosity in the glass.

Nose

The bouquet reveals a fascinating complexity that is rarely found in white Gran Reservas from Rioja. Ripe yellow fruit - Mirabelle, Quince and candied lemon - merge with notes of roasted hazelnuts, Butter and a touch of Honeycomb. Underneath is a subtle mineral layer, almost chalk-like, which gives the wine depth. The wood is perfectly integrated and expresses itself in subtle vanilla and brioche accents.

Palate

The Olagar Gran Reserva Blanco reveals its true greatness on the palate. The texture is creamy and full-bodied, but never heavy - an impressive balance of opulence and elegance. The acidity is lively enough to give the wine structure without dominating the ripe fruitiness. Flavours of baked apple, Almonds and Crème brûlée are countered by a salty minerality. The finish is exceptionally long, with a persistent interplay of fruit, spice and an almost Burgundian finesse.

General information

With this Olagar Gran Reserva Blanco 2016, Remirez de Ganuza proves that Rioja can produce more than just red icons. The old Macabeu grape, which is often underestimated elsewhere, shows its full potential here. With 13.5% alcohol and a dry style, this wine represents a rare category: mature, complex white wine from Spain that combines both tradition and modern winemaking.

Food pairing suggestions

This multi-layered white wine demands correspondingly sophisticated dishes: Fried turbot with saffron sauce, Sweetbreads in butter sauce, Scallops with truffle, ripe Comté or old Manchego. Also to Risotto with mushrooms or Lobster with brown butter an excellent choice.

Special features

A rarity on the market - white Gran Reservas from Rioja are exceptional. The long ageing process gives this wine a complexity that is more reminiscent of great white Burgundies or mature Chardonnays, while retaining an unmistakably Spanish identity.