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Did you know that our grand father Adriano used the symbols 8A to sign ?

by Bodegas Ochoa | Mar 8, 2019 | About wine, News

8 in Spanish is [ocho] and our last name is ocho-a. Therefore 8 A is our last name in number and letter. Bodegas Ochoa’s origins are from 1845, and our wines were of a known brand and they could be seen and tasted in European fairs and receiving awards. In 1892...

Did you know that Garnacha is great to make saignee roses and young reds?

by Bodegas Ochoa | Mar 1, 2019 | About wine

Garnacha grapes gives juiciness to the wines, delicate aromas and fruits.Traditionally in Navarra, Garnacha grapes have been used to make young and juicy wines. Garnacha is one of the mostly planted grape varieties in the world. Its origin is probably from Aragon,...

Did you know that the grape GRACIANO is high in acidity and colour, so it is usually blended in a short percentage to give these two things to a red wine? We make a unique 100% of this grape for wine lovers!

by Bodegas Ochoa | Feb 22, 2019 | About wine

Graciano grapes are original to La Rioja and Navarra, where it is traditionally used in blends of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Its name, Graciano, (gracious) gives a hint that it is used to add grace to wines adding color and freshness.Since 2006 we make a...

Did you know that the grape variety Moscatel de Grano Menudo is the most aromatic that exists?

by Bodegas Ochoa | Feb 15, 2019 | About wine

Moscatel de Grano Menudo is one of our most special grape varieties. Its name comes from the format because Grano Menudo means small berries in Spanish. In France it is recognized as Muscat aux Petit Grains although it has more than 300 synonyms. For example, in...

Did you know that the grape variety Merlot has this name because the birds “mirlos” use to pose on it because it is sweeter?

by Bodegas Ochoa | Feb 8, 2019 | About wine

The grape variety Merlot is origin from south west france, with a high importance in Bordeaux. Merlot is a great partner for Cabernet Sauvignon, adding softness and meatiness. The curiosity of its name comes from the Bordeaux dialect where Merlot means...

Did you know that the screw cap closure is good to keep a Young wine in good conditions because it does not breath and it does not evolve as much as with cork?

by Bodegas Ochoa | Feb 1, 2019 | About wine

Today we want to talk about the advantages of the screw cap for certain wines because some of you in Spain are still sceptic. While the export market sees this closure as a positive thing, even sometimes is a decisión making choice for restaurants. In reality, the...