Otazu – Pago de Otazu 2021 – Vino de Pago Otazu Spain

Pago de Otazu 2021 is an estate-grown Vino de Pago red made from 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 12 months in French oak.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 57% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: D.O.P. Pago de Otazu, Spain
• Vintage: 2021
• Aging: 12 months in French oak
• Production: 24,000 bottles
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Red fruit, currant and wild-berry aromas are layered with spice, leading to a silky palate with a fine, long and elegant finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Same-vintage winery data gives the exact blend and élevage
• Merlot brings suppleness while Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure
• Polished and food-focused rather than over-extracted

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Pâté and cheeses
• Pheasant or partridge
• Grilled meats
• Roast suckling pig

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of polished Merlot-Cabernet blends
✓ Drinkers interested in Spain’s Vino de Pago estates
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, unoaked reds

Scores

91 Points – Robert Parker
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast