Hacienda Solano Finca Cascorrales 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hacienda Solano
Label Name:
 
Finca Cascorrales
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Ribera del Duero (La Aguilera, Burgos)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
98% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), 2% Albillo
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): reported ~93–94 points by various retailers/reviews

Tasting Note
Deep cherry-red; intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), underbrush, clove, cedar and toasted oak. Powerful, structured palate with silky tannins, balanced acidity and long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, stews, aged Manchego, cured ham. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, soy-braised beef, rich Sichuan braises and teriyaki-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from centenary vines; native-yeast fermentation in concrete with manual pigeage; post-fermentation maceration; aged in French oak (medium/large format) and concrete/steel for ~18–19 months total; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Hacienda Solano is a small family estate in La Aguilera (Burgos) making limited-parcel 'paraje' wines from pre-phylloxera/centenary vines on cascajo soils; collaboration with winemakers Toni Sarrión/Cubillo family.