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Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza
Bodegas Olarra · La Rioja · Spain
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Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Cherry and red currant fruit with plum, spice, toast and a lightly chocolatey, oak-kissed finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Côtes du Rhône or medium-bodied reds with fruit, spice and measured oak.
Why buy it
It delivers recognizable Rioja Crianza character at an everyday price: red fruit, savory spice, oak polish and a fresh finish.
Best for
Tapas, roast chicken, rice dishes, casual dinners and shoppers looking for a dependable Spanish red.
Style
Medium-bodied, dry, savory-fruited Rioja Crianza with moderate tannin and integrated oak.
Drinks like
Rioja Crianza, Ribera del Duero joven/roble, Spanish Garnacha blends, lighter Crianza-style Tempranillo.
Experience level
Easy for newer red-wine drinkers, but still classic enough for Rioja fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast chicken with herbs · mushroom risotto or paella · manchego or medium-cured cheeses · grilled vegetables with romesco
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Optional 20 minutes to soften the oak and bring out the red fruit.
- Glassware:
- Universal red wine glass or Tempranillo/Rioja glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release Crianza style; enjoy now through the next several years.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A classic Crianza-style Rioja from Bodegas Olarra, built on Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Expect bright cherry-red fruit, gentle oak, spice and toasted notes, with a smooth entry and a long, fresh finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Tempranillo-based Rioja red blend
- Grapes
- Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
- Producer
- Bodegas Olarra
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- La Rioja
- Appellation
- DOCa Rioja
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated on the product page.
- Vineyard source:
- Selection of Tempranillos and other Rioja varieties; exact vineyard parcels not stated.
- Vessel:
- Controlled fermentation in steel tanks; rested in oak vats.
About the winery · Bodegas Olarra ›
Bodegas Olarra is based in Logroño, La Rioja and is known for its striking winery architecture, often referred to as the Great Cathedral of Rioja. The producer emphasizes traditional Rioja winemaking adapted to modern tastes, with careful raw material selection and calm evolution of the wines. Olarra also highlights its relationships with grower families in La Rioja, where parcels are often small and long-tended. The winery's identity is centered on respect for fruit, terroir and the people who cultivate the vineyards.
Critic reviews
93/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas include blackberry, dark chocolate and eucalyptus; the palate shows red currant, pomegranate, dark chocolate, dried thyme and robust tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza dry or sweet?
- Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza taste like?
- Cherry and red currant fruit with plum, spice, toast and a lightly chocolatey, oak-kissed finish.
- What food pairs with Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza?
- It pairs well with roast chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto or paella, Manchego or medium-cured cheeses and grilled vegetables with romesco.
- How should I serve Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Optional 20 minutes to soften the oak and bring out the red fruit. Glass: Universal red wine glass or Tempranillo/Rioja glass.
- Is Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza a good value?
- Today it is $7.99, $3.00 (27%) below its recorded compare-at price of $10.99. It also holds a verified 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Bodegas Olarra Anares Crianza?
- 750 ml bottle.