With a long family history in the Alavesa region, Julio Martinez-Bujanada founded Bodegas Ondalán in 1976 for production with grapes exclusively from his own vineyards. In its continuing quest for quality, Bodegas Ondalán entered the world of Crianza and Reserva wines in 1999.
Bodegas Ondalán is located in Oyón. It has a vineyard of 71 hectares at an altitude of 440 – 480 m. The gently rolling slopes of limey-clay soils are of low-medium fertility, well-drained, and face southeast. The main grape variety is Tempranillo (83%), augmented by other noble varietals such as Graciano (12%), Mazuelo (3%), and Garnacha (2%).
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Wines
Ondalan Crianza 2009
Varieties: 80% Tempranillo, 20% GracianoColor: Clean and bright, Medium-high intensity cherry red shade
Nose: Strong aromatic intensity, balsamic enveloped in pleasant vanilla and cinnamon sensations, blended with ripe red fruits
Mouth: Pleasant on entry, well balanced, with sweet tannins. Black fruit and balsamic sensations with hints of leather, culminating in a long lasting finish
Winemaking: 14 months in 75% American oak barrels, 25% in French oak barrels.
Ondalan Reserva 2007
Varieties: 70% Tempranillo, 30% GracianoColor: Clean and brilliant. Cherry red with a medium-high layer
Nose: High aromatic intensity, with mature red fruits dominating. Soft toffee and balsamic notes, with subtle traces incense and tobacco
Mouth: Pleasant entry, round and full in the mouth. Generous body and volume, with fine tannins providing elegance. Retronasal with balsamic charactars and a toasted finish of incense
Winemaking: 14 months aging in 40% American and 60% French oak barrels.
Ondalan 100 Abades 2009
Varieties: 100% GracianoColor: Deep Ruby
Nose: Suave cherry-cola, blackberry and oak spice aromas are brightened by a zesty mineral quality
Mouth: Supple, gently sweet dark berry flavors show good concentration. Finishes with juicy persistence and alluring vanilla and spice notes
Winemaking: 15 months in 80% French and 20% American oak
Ondalan Vino Joven (Young Wine) 2011
Varieties: 100% Tempranillo
Color: Clean and Brilliant. Purple tone, very intense with violet reflections
Nose: High aromatic intensity. Very direct notes of fresh strawberries and raspberries, enveloped in a layers of cream. Floral notes of rosewater
Mouth: Fresh, oily attack. Good body and structure in the mid palate, filling the mouth with a voluminous sensation. Persistent on the back end that embraces the tannic sensation of grapes and delicious citrus fruits and raspberries
Winemaking: Un-oaked, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Ondalan Blanco 2010
Varieties: 100% Viura (Macabeo)
Color: Clean, bright straw color
Nose: Very aromatic bouquet of peach, apricot and nectarine, with a fresh hint of mint
Mouth: Very round palate, with a pleasant oily texture lending volume to a fresh aftertaste
Winemaking: Un-oaked, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Pairing: Asian foods such as sushi and sashimi, Thai curries, crisp salads, fresh fish, mussels, oysters and a variety of fresh seafood.
Ondalan Tempranillo “Madurado” 2010 
Varieties: 100% Tempranillo
Color: Clean, bright garnet red color
Nose: Aromatic balance of ripe red fruits notes, strawberry jam, vanilla and notes of toasted biscuit
Mouth: Good body and structure, smooth tannins, with notes of vanilla and red fruits on the finish
Winemaking: 5 months in 75% American and 25% French Oak
