D.O.C Rioja, Sub-zone Rioja Alavesa, Spain
A young rosé made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura grapes which come from the highest parts of our vineyards, in the district of Samaniego. 
 
The Ostatu Rioja Rosado 2025 is a bright, "gastronomic" rosé with high acidity and mineral notes, making it more versatile than a typical sweet rosé. Because it’s a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, it has enough body to handle savory and slightly spicy dishes.
Top Food Pairings
Tapas & Starters: It’s a natural match for Ibérico ham, cured olives, or Manchego cheese. The acidity cuts right through the richness of the fats.
Seafood & Rice: Excellent with Paella Mixta (seafood and meat), grilled prawns, or even a spicy tuna tartare.
Light Meats: Try it with roasted chicken seasoned with lemon and herbs, or grilled pork skewers (pinchitos).
Vegetarian: Pairs beautifully with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, mushroom risotto, or salads featuring goat cheese and beets.
International Flavors: The red fruit profile works surprisingly well with sushi, Sashimi, or mild Thai curries.
 
IMPORTER NOTES IN DETAIL: 
Ostatu Rosado is an incredible value and introduction to their range of wines. It says something about a winery when they pursue excellence from the beginning of their range to the top. For this reason, Ostatu Rosado is one of the most beloved pink Rioja Alavesa wines, offering a very different experience than many other rosado wines from Rioja that are often made as an afterthought.
 
The secret lies in the high-altitude, bush-trained vineyards of indigenous tempranillo, garnacha, and viura vines in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria mountains.
Theirs is a singular mountain rosé produced from some of Ostatu’s oldest and highest-elevation vineyards in the village of Samaniego: La Paul, Carrera, and Los Caños at 600m to 650m. Samaniego is located directly at the convergence of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean climatic influences, which mold the character of the vintages. This unique soil and climate also lend a certain austerity and structure to Ostatu wines, which differentiates them from the Rioja wines of other subzones. Ostatu is pure Alavesa mountain wine, born of the tension and energy of an extreme climate.
 
Grapes are farmed organically, and only native yeasts are utilized to ferment in stainless steel tanks, yielding a light, refreshing rosé from Rioja with substance, as well as charm.
 
Vinification – After a manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed before undergoing a short maceration. The wine then ferments with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures (15°C to 16°C) on the lees for 37 days. Afterward, the wine is cold stabilized and gently filtered through diatomaceous earth before bottling.Rioja Alavesa
 
Village: SamaniegoSites: La Paul, Carrera, and Los Caños
Elevation: 600-650mGrapes: 70% Tempranillo / 27% Garnacha / 3% ViuraVine Age: 20 – 60 years old
Soil: Stony, calcareous clay and limestone
Fermentation: Indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures on the lees for 37 days
Farming: Certified Organic by ENEEK (Basque Organic Regulatory Council)
Carbon Neutral: Yes
Added SO2: None
Vegan: Yes
ABV: 13%
Suggested Retail: $26.00