Bodegas Ostatu Crianza, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2020 Case (6x750ml) Toscana IGT yellow plum

yellow plum

with pretty hints of elderflower and graphite on the nose accenting ripe nectarine

The tannins are perfectly ripe and layers meld into each other

with a frank attack

It’s limpid pale golden in colour but still a touch closed on the nose

Bodegas Ostatu Crianza, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2020 Case (6x750ml) Toscana IGT yellow plumAround 30% of the crop was lost to mildew in 2020, but the resulting wine has turned out well in a challenging vintage. Tempranillo based with added structure from 10% Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo, this sees older French oak and is forward, sweet and well balanced with raspberry, spice and black cherry notes. 2023 28 92 Pts Tim Atkin