Garcia de Olano, Rioja Alavesa Tinto "3 de Olano" Viñas Viejas, Rioja Alavesa, Spain 2016
{sustainable} 100% Tempranillo
RICH & SERIOUS. BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY & SMOKY CHORIZO. LOVELY.
The three Garcia de Olano brothers use the “3 de Olano” label for wines that come from their oldest vines, up to 65 years. This old vine cuvee is dark, rich and intense, but is still balanced, showing subtlety and finesse. The French oak aromas are there, but dark berry flavors and meatiness are front and center. This is the Bordeaux-influenced Rioja of Alavesa, not the overtly oaky, tawnied style from Alta.
Serving Suggestion: Flash-grilled porterhouse steak w/ paprika, olive oil, & coarse sea salt – served w/ roasted new potatoes. Empanadas w/ pepper-jack, walnuts, & ricotta.
