Hacienda Solano Seleccion 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hacienda Solano
Label Name:
 
Seleccion
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
D.O. Ribera del Duero (La Aguilera, Burgos).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 92+ for the 2020 Selección; other vintages scored in the low 90s by Parker/Peñín

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and black-fruit core with floral and spicy notes; coffee/toasty oak, velvety texture, medium‑full body and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, charcuterie, semicurado/Manchego cheeses, stews; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu/pork belly, teriyaki beef, mushroom fried rice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in stainless-steel and concrete with indigenous yeasts; aged ≈8 months in used French oak barrels (225–500L).

Vineyard Info
Small family-owned estate (Cubillo family) in La Aguilera; old-vine plots at high altitude, worked ecologically; Toni Sarrión has participated as advisor since 2016.