Viña Otano

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.097 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
M. Christopher Roebuck

Quite impressive. Will fully review next bottle.

93 points

Quite impressive. Will fully review next bottle.

93 points

Nov 28th, 2022
Steve Martel

On the edge of overripe.. Dark brooding fruit

On the edge of overripe.. Dark brooding fruit

2 people found it helpfulMay 13th, 2015
Allison Lyzenga

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black plum, black currant, leather, earth, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, concentrated and complex, outstanding

Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black plum, black currant, leather, earth, vanilla; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, concentrated and complex, outstanding

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2021
Blair Campomizzi

Very smooth and mellow. Cherry, coffee and earth lead. The 15 or so years of age played very well.

Very smooth and mellow. Cherry, coffee and earth lead. The 15 or so years of age played very well.

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2017
Andrew Willingham

Lighter than most Tempranillo, I enjoyed the balance of acid, tannin, and fruit. Tart cherries, dark musty wood, didn’t pair great with the amazing mango pork (not enough fruit) or tartare (not enough body/tannins). Enjoyable if a bit flat...

Lighter than most Tempranillo, I enjoyed the balance of acid, tannin, and fruit. Tart cherries, dark musty wood, didn’t pair great with the amazing mango pork (not enough fruit) or tartare (not enough body/tannins). Enjoyable if a bit flat...

1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2017
Gareth Best

Light, pretty, cranberries and cherries coconut

Light, pretty, cranberries and cherries coconut

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2017
JJ Lumia

Was served and felt like it came straight out of the fridge. Server said they kept their wine coolers at 50 because the wine lasts longer. Um, no. 40 min later when this warmed up it was solid. Cherry, spice box with a nice smoky finish.

Was served and felt like it came straight out of the fridge. Server said they kept their wine coolers at 50 because the wine lasts longer. Um, no. 40 min later when this warmed up it was solid. Cherry, spice box with a nice smoky finish.

1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2017
Derek Overmyer

Fruit forward for a rioja. Highly enjoyable but unexpected.

Fruit forward for a rioja. Highly enjoyable but unexpected.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2016
Frank Kuo

Color of inky, hazy, dark ruby with purple tone on the rim. Definitely unfiltered. Nose of dark fruits, herbs, leather, and graphite. Taste of sweet black cherries, strawberry jam, herby, silky, mouthful, low in tannins, and a bit grassy. Aftertaste of sugarplum, medium long, herbs, and a bit graphite note. Allow the wine to sit for 30 months minutes before enjoying it. Properly done with decent price.

Color of inky, hazy, dark ruby with purple tone on the rim. Definitely unfiltered. Nose of dark fruits, herbs, leather, and graphite. Taste of sweet black cherries, strawberry jam, herby, silky, mouthful, low in tannins, and a bit grassy. Aftertaste of sugarplum, medium long, herbs, and a bit graphite note. Allow the wine to sit for 30 months minutes before enjoying it. Properly done with decent price.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2016
Michael Perry

Bright acid, and fruit. Very lively.

Bright acid, and fruit. Very lively.

1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2016