1864 Castillo De Olite (Reserva/Crianza/Chardonnay) 750ml
On the border between Rioja and Navarra, Victor Manzanos carries on the work of the four generations before him.
With over 250ha of owned vineyards at his disposal, including some of the oldest vines in Rioja, Bodegas Manzanos is fortunately placed to put both the sub-region of Rioja Oriental and the name Manzanos firmly on the map as one of the most important areas and producers in Rioja. This range of wines is a modern take on the traditional landscape of Rioja, championing the native grape varieties, Tempranillo, Viura and Garnacha. The team is the youngest in the region, a talented a group of people with the sole purpose of making wines that people will enjoy.
1864 Castillo De Olite Reserva 750ml
Varieties:
Garnacha 60%
Tempranillo 30%
Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Alcohol level: 14%
Oak Ageing
Time: 24 Months
Type: 50% French/ 50% American
Tasting Note
Like the Crianza this is cherry red in colour but the additional time in oak has given this garnet hues. The aromas of blackcurrant, spice, cassis and chocolate are incredibly elegant. The full bodied, well structured palate finished with a long mineral like finish.
Food Matching
Grilled lamb and asparagus salad.
1864 Castillo De Olite Crianza 750ml
Varieties:
Garnacha 50%
Tempranillo 50%
Alcohol level: 14%
Oak Ageing
Time: 18 months.
Type: 60% French/ 40% American
Tasting Notes:
NOSE: Fresh black fruit aromas, spicy, balsamic, underbrush and cedar
scents.
TASTE: Full bodied wine, well-structured, and elegant with along mineral
aftertaste.
PAIRING: Red meat and semi-cured cheese
1864 Castillo De Olite Chardonnay 750ml
Varietal: Chardonnay
Alcohol level: 12.5%
Oak Ageing
Time: 5 months.
Type: New and second use French and
American oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Aroma : High intensity aromas of peach in syrup, white fruit, tropical fruit and pastry.
Taste: Deep and intense, silky, round and well balanced.