Óscar Tobía, Rioja Reserva

Blend

90% Tempranillo
10% Maturana

Alcohol percentage

15%

Tasting notes

Color: intense cherry red with garnet reflections, bright and elegant.

Nose: very refined and complex bouquet with aromas of ripe black fruit such as blueberries and dried plums, combined with notes of black pepper, clove, cedar, cocoa, toffee and subtle mineral accents of flint.

Palate: a soft and velvety attack that develops into a full, round and powerful wine with great depth. The wine is rich and fleshy, with perfectly integrated tannins, refined spiciness and an impressive freshness that provides balance. The long, intense finish lingers with spicy and oak-aged nuances.

Structure

Powerful, full-bodied and complex with silky tannins, high concentration and an exceptionally long finish.

Aging

Aged for 28 months in French (90%) and Hungarian (10%) oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 24 months of bottle aging.

Aging & Potential

Beautifully drinkable now, with excellent aging potential thanks to its structure, freshness, and long oak aging.

Wine-food pairing

Excellent to combine with:

• Côte de boeuf and sirloin
• Beef tenderloin
• Pork or veal cheek
• Game dishes such as venison
• Aged cheeses
• Rich pasta dishes

Serving temperature

16°C

Vineyard

From selected vineyards in Rioja Alta, around San Asensio and Briones.

Terroir

Temperate continental climate with Atlantic influences from the Cantabrian Sea. Cool nights and warm days ensure concentrated grapes while maintaining freshness.

Cultivation & Method

• Manual harvest and selection
• Cold skin maceration for 3 days
• Fermentation with natural yeasts
• Malolactic fermentation in barrel
• Long oak aging in French and Hungarian oak
• Unfiltered bottling to retain maximum expression
• Clarification with fresh egg whites

Producer

Bodega Tobía was founded in 1994 by Óscar Tobía and Ana Castelló and is among Rioja's innovative wineries. The winery combines traditional Rioja methods with innovative vinification techniques to produce powerful, elegant, and terroir-driven wines.