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Olivier Rivière Ganko 2018

Vivino 3.9
Olivier Rivière Ganko 2018

Properties:

  • Type Red
  • Year 2018
  • Alcohol 14.5
  • Volume 0.75L
  • Style Dry
  • Country Spain
  • Winery OLIVIER RIVIÈRE
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Olivier Rivière Ganko 2018

A dry red wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja crafted by winemaker Olivier Rivière from Garnacha and Mazuelo grapes. It offers a fresh profile with distinct minerality, wild berry notes, and a long, balanced finish.

Key facts

  • Grape variety: Garnacha, Mazuelo
  • D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
  • Winery: Olivier Rivière
  • Soil / Altitude: Sandy red clay, 600 m
  • Ageing / Cellaring potential: 16–18 months in foudres and demi-muids

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from old vines aged between 60 and 90 years, sustainably cultivated across Rioja. The plots are situated on sandy red clay soils at an altitude of 600 meters, which ensures a slow and balanced ripening process.

Ideal combination

Winemaking

The harvest is carried out manually using whole bunches. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, followed by ageing for 16 to 18 months in French oak foudres and demi-muids.

Why buy it

This red wine stands out for its authenticity and cellaring potential, making it an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate regional typicity. Its complex profile and refined structure ensure a favorable evolution in the bottle over the coming years. If you wish to enrich your cellar with a singular reference, you can buy Olivier Rivière Ganko 2018 online directly from our shop.

Vivino 3.5
09 August 2026
Brandon
Olivier was born and raised in Cognac. Worked at various famous estates including Leroy practicing biodynamics. Originally lured to Spain in 2004 by Telmo to convert his vineyards to biodynamics and never left. In 06 started his own project. Ganko from Rioja Alta, 60-90 years old Garnacha and Mazuelo in sandy and red clay. Olivier considers this wine to be his 1er cru. Fermented with stems. Blind. Rustic, stemmy wild. Not a lot of fruit. Slightly clumsy for my taste
Vivino 4
27 February 2026
Sato
👍 ES92 RP(93-94). Proprietary blend, Garnacha, Mazuelo & Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. 14% alcohol. Oak. 4k bottles filled Clarets 02/21. Early 2020-27
Vivino 4.2
22 February 2026
BB
Second encounter, same excellent vintage — consistent experience. The combination of 60–90-year-old Garnacha and Mazuelo on iron-rich Cárdenas soils at 600m, biodynamic farming, whole-cluster nuance, and an unusually extended foudre ageing results in a wine of mineral intensity, Burgundian discipline, and real ageing potential. Rivière is a true talent in Rioja—certainly one to watch closely.
Vivino 4.8
13 February 2026
Alan Kbyo
A Rioja for Burgundy lovers. Not heavy, not overly oaked, very precise and elegant. Red cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs we couldn’t quite identify.
Vivino 4
31 March 2025
Tikhon Oleinikov
A very unique, fresh, bold, different Rioja
Vivino 4.6
23 March 2025
James Snell
Blimey, this was a nice surprise. From the off the wine already was velvety smooth and had a lovely sweet nose of raspberry and mixed hedgerow fruit. Full bodied flavours with a hint of liquorice which lingers on the palate and absolutely delicious it is too! Not the cheapest but beats many in the same price bracket hands down tbh. Recommended.
Vivino 3
10 March 2025
Jason Taylor
Not doing it for me - and lower score than last time out. Nicely aromatic and leggy. Nice colour, if remaining a little too purple, despite now being nearly 8 years old. But totally lacking in taste! No mouthfeel. Missing texture. Will finish the remaining bottles, but won’t be looking to re-purchase and wouldn’t recommend anybody else does. There are far better garnachas from Spain out there and no Rioja typicity - so why buy it?
Vivino 4
19 December 2023
Marc
Garnacha and Mazuelo. The nose reveals a bouquet of red berries, black cherries, and subtle floral notes. On the palate lots of red fruits, complemented by a subtle spiciness. The judicious use of oak introduces nuanced layers of vanilla and a hint of toasty complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The texture is refined, with smooth tannins that provide a polished structure, and a refreshing acidity that maintains vibrancy. Modern style Rioja and a safe bet for a pre-Xmas gathering with valued colleagues.
Vivino 4
14 October 2023
Akaisuiseinonya
Blackberry, ink, leather, plum,
Vivino 4
05 September 2023
Shahar Baryosef
Relatively light rioja, fruity, high acidity
Vivino 3.8
30 May 2023
Joris Verhelst
Nice surprise of this new style Rioja
Vivino 3.5
02 March 2023
Keith Campbell
Have been curious about this one after seeing it around. Partly hearing hype, partly seeing the cool label. Didn’t think it was showing especially well yet, so I’d recommend putting it back in the cellar. It’s all caramel and tannins, but a decidedly unoaked style in a Rioja context. Keen to try an older vintage. Garnacha-Mazuelo (Carignan) blend using whole bunch fermentation. About 18 months’ aging in 75% old oak, 25% new.
Vivino 4
10 September 2022
Pierre-Étienne Berbey
Rond, fruits mûrs, tanins suaves
Vivino 3.9
08 September 2022
Dmitry Petrunin
Very young. Nice game between fruitiness and spiciness .
Vivino 4
25 August 2022
Brad Piltz
Mulberry, plum, blackberry and burnt match nose. Black cherry, cassis, leather, oak, and dark chocolate nose. Very smooth with long, forest berries and tannin finish. Yum.
Vivino 3.6
19 June 2022
Lento Yip
2018. M+ and pleasant nose of dark fruit, cherry, mint, oak at background. Medium body, low tannin, high acidity, intense cherry on palate, medium length after taste. A pleasant and easy rioja.
Vivino 4.1
05 May 2022
Shmulik Oz
Great wine, at the end a bit sweet and a bit acidic, that works together.
Vivino 3
08 April 2022
PWOR
Nice and cheap, well made. Good balance of fruit and earthy character. For the price a really nice wine, not the most approachable style but very pleasant.
Vivino 4
13 February 2022
David Lucha
4.2 A delicious balance between serious black and red fruit, spice and earth but balanced out with lively fruit forward notes and acidity.
Vivino 4
07 February 2022
Sam K
Étonnamment different du type Rioja Frais Sur le fruit Potentiel

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