Viña Otano

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

9.031 ratings
9.07 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
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.2

From magnum and server with a paella with both prawns and chicken. Delicious, complex, tannins in an approachable phase (though this could take more time as well, esp in this format). Wish I had more and that the bottle of Grand Reserva 2012 I had recently was this good.

From magnum and server with a paella with both prawns and chicken. Delicious, complex, tannins in an approachable phase (though this could take more time as well, esp in this format). Wish I had more and that the bottle of Grand Reserva 2012 I had recently was this good.

Jun 30th, 2023
Allison Lyzenga

Nice balance of fruit and new oak

Nice balance of fruit and new oak

Feb 17th, 2021
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red plum, black plum, raspberry, sweet baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red plum, black plum, raspberry, sweet baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium plus tannins

Feb 17th, 2021
Julie (WineSnobVA)

Aeration makes a huge difference with this wine. Smooth, earthy and delicious.

Aeration makes a huge difference with this wine. Smooth, earthy and delicious.

2 people found it helpfulMar 29th, 2015
Tim Edwards

Strong Tempranillo. Has the tannin structure to endure for years, but is a text book, classic Rioja. Recommend a single or double decant.

Strong Tempranillo. Has the tannin structure to endure for years, but is a text book, classic Rioja. Recommend a single or double decant.

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015
Cory Alvarez

Cory had this 9 years ago

Cory had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2015
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.8

From magnum with homemade duck paella. You know, because we needed something less rich after Thanksgiving. Ever so slightly cloudy. Brilliant cherry aromas with a hint of leather/dried fruit. Noticeable bitterness in the finish.
Disclaimer: I import it.

From magnum with homemade duck paella. You know, because we needed something less rich after Thanksgiving. Ever so slightly cloudy. Brilliant cherry aromas with a hint of leather/dried fruit. Noticeable bitterness in the finish.
Disclaimer: I import it.

Nov 30th, 2016
Vitaly Domnenko

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm.

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm.

Mar 8th, 2024
David Jacobs

Solid, not over oaked . Great value

Solid, not over oaked . Great value

Jun 17th, 2022
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Another delicious Rioja from Arrow Wine. Hopefully we can get more in a couple of weeks.

Another delicious Rioja from Arrow Wine. Hopefully we can get more in a couple of weeks.

Feb 26th, 2022