Olagar, Gran Reserva Blanco 2017

Wine Description for Olagar Gran Reserva Blanco 2017 by Remirez de Ganuza

Colour & Appearance

Radiant pale gold in the glass, clear and luminous – a visual promise of elegance and maturity.

Nose

The bouquet immediately reveals why white Riojas are currently celebrated so widely: mineral precision forms the foundation, above which citrus aromas and floral notes hover, never becoming intrusive. The intensity is remarkable, the freshness electrifying – a wine that invites you to savour its aromas.

Palate

Here the true class emerges: silky texture meets vibrant acidity, power meets finesse. The nine-month barrique ageing imparts structure and complexity without ever masking the fruit. It is this balance between concentration and subtlety that impresses – forceful yet possessed of an almost ethereal lightness. A wine with tension and depth.

Finish

Long, spicy, persistent. The fine minerality lingers, accompanied by a freshness that invites the next sip. A finale that leaves an impression.

Terroir & Origin

The 1.5-hectare single vineyard site Olagar lies at 600 metres elevation in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, north of the Ebro at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria. The vines planted in 1978 are rooted in clay-limestone soils – ideal conditions for mineral white wines with character.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Viura (Macabeu), vinified with uncompromising quality standards: only free-run juice, ageing in new French barriques for 9 months, bottled in September 2018. Craftsmanship at the highest level.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for discerning pairings: scallops with butter sauce, pan-fried turbot, lobster or sweetbreads. Also a revelation with mature Manchego or Idiazábal cheese.

Special Characteristics

Remirez de Ganuza belongs to the absolute elite of white Rioja producers. This Gran Reserva impressively demonstrates that the region offers far more than red wine – a vineyard site wine with personality and considerable ageing potential, which already provides great pleasure today.