Bodegas Ostatu S.L.

Welcome to Bodegas Ostatu, a family-run estate that serves as a profound expression of the Rioja Alavesa region. We are currently in the municipality of Samaniego, a picturesque village nestled at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria…

Step out toward the edge of the estate to look upon the vineyards that define Ostatu’s legacy. Here, you will see vines that have weathered the storms of half a century or more. …

As we enter the fermentation area, we encounter a process that is a hallmark of the Rioja Alavesa region: carbonic maceration. While this technique is famously associated with the Beaujolais region of France, it has deep,…

Descending into the barrel room, the temperature drops and the air becomes still, filled with the soft, sweet aroma of maturing oak. Here, Ostatu makes a very deliberate scholarly choice: they work almost exclusively with French…

In the tasting area, we can analyze the results of the processes we've just discussed, beginning with the 'Ostatu Joven.' This wine is a brilliant 'picota' red, a term used in Spain to describe a deep, intense cherry color.…

Now, let us turn our attention to the 'buque insignia,' or the flagship of the winery: the Ostatu Crianza. This wine represents the perfect balance between the vibrant fruit of the young wines and the sophisticated structure…

At the very top of the Ostatu hierarchy, we find the 'Selección' and the transcendent 'Gloria de Ostatu.' These wines are the result of a rigorous scholarly selection, using only the best grapes from the oldest plots on the…

As your visit to Bodegas Ostatu concludes, take a final look at the 18th-century stone facade that gave this winery its name. You have experienced a place where the hospitality of an ancient inn has evolved into a world-class…