Gloria de Ostatu by Bodegas Ostatu

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2023 to 2037.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2022	2017	92/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, spice

Palate: dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury

The grower family's old-vine single-plot Tempranillo: dark, mineral and structured, the estate's prestige red from Samaniego.

What it pairs with

Chuleton de buey Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey on TableJourney →
Venison loin Dark game meets the mineral frame.More wines for venison →
Aged Manchego Hard cheese balances the grip.More wines for aged hard cheese →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Aged in French oak, often new, these modern Tempranillo-led Riojas are full bodied, firm in tannin and high in acidity; a hard curado Camerano's salt and fat tame the tannin, and its slightly bitter, wild-herb finish holds its own.

How to serve Gloria de Ostatu

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Chuleton de buey, Venison loin, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gloria de Ostatu is the family's old-vine single-plot prestige red.

1997First Gloria de Ostatu vintage

Facts

Producer: Bodegas Ostatu · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (100%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 16 months in French oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 30 to 50 at retail
Drinking window: 6 to 20 from vintage
First vintage: 1997

Frequently asked about Gloria de Ostatu

What does Gloria de Ostatu taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, mineral, spice. On the palate, dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The grower family's old-vine single-plot Tempranillo: dark, mineral and structured, the estate's prestige red from Samaniego.

When should I drink Gloria de Ostatu?

Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gloria de Ostatu?

Chuleton de buey is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison loin and Aged Manchego. Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit.

Is Gloria de Ostatu vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Gloria de Ostatu?

The blend is Tempranillo (100%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

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