Bodegas Ontanon Akemi
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Viticulture: minimal intervention, biodynamic
Winemaking: The wine was aged for just four months in a combination of American and French oak
Vegan?: yes
Aroma begins with a concise array of fragrances that encapsulate the essence of the Japanese term Akemi. Showcasing an elegant profile adorned with delightful floral accents. A velvety smooth texture, and lingering mineral nuances that gracefully persist through its extended and delicate finish
About the producer: Bodegas Ontañón is a 5th generation family-owned and run winery in Rioja Baja (now Rioja Oriental). Here Raquel, Rubén and Maria Pérez Cuevas continue their father Gabriel's work to develop Bodegas Ontañón into one of the most highly-regarded wineries in Rioja. Ontañón has vast swathes of vineyard in this part of Rioja. Whilst wine production in the region is typically very dependent on contracts with grape growers, the Pérez Cuevas family has seen fit to invest heavily in the purchase of its own land and vines. Its 250ha is a testament to the importance it places on controlling grape quality.