Ontañón Queirón Mi Lugar Rioja is an exceptional, highly rated single-terroir red wine produced in Quel, within the rugged, high-altitude Rioja Oriental region of Spain. Crafted by Bodegas Queirón, the benchmark boutique project from the Pérez Cuevas family (owners of Bodegas Ontañón), "Mi Lugar" translates to "My Place". It represents a deeply personal tribute to the unique mountain landscape of Quel, where old bush vines yield a modern, terroir-driven Rioja that beautifully balances intense fruit concentration with elegant fresh minerality.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its extraordinary aromatic depth, velvety texture, and refined oak complexity. Sourced from small, high-altitude vineyard parcels located up to 650 metres above sea level, the stark diurnal temperature swings allow the grapes to develop rich maturity alongside crisp, balancing acidity. Aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by extended bottle resting, it offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional classic Riojas, delivering a plush, polished, and memorable tasting experience.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-selected from old, low-yielding bush vines planted on steep, stony, and clay-limestone soils surrounding the village of Quel. After a double sorting process at the gravity-fed winery, the fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration in wooden vats to gently extract colour and fine-grained tannins. The wine then matures for 18 months in a tailored selection of new and second-fill French and American oak casks, followed by a minimum of six months of bottle refinement to achieve seamless balance before release.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deep garnet-ruby in the glass, this wine opens with a captivating, multi-layered nose of ripe dark cherries, blackberries, and wild plums, interwoven with warm notes of sweet tobacco, cocoa, clove, and toasted cedar wood. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and impeccably structured, displaying a juicy core of concentrated black fruit and dark chocolate guided by fine, powdery tannins. A streak of mountain-fresh acidity provides energy and precision, leading into a long, fragrant, and lingering finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous structure, plush tannins, and rich fruit-and-spice profile, this high-altitude Rioja is an outstanding companion to rich red meats and flavourful Mediterranean dishes. It pairs magnificently with roast leg of lamb with rosemary, chargrilled ribeye steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, and venison stews. It is also an exceptional match for cured Iberian meats, earthy mushroom risottos, and mature cheeses like Manchego or aged Gouda.

Grape Varieties

Blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha

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