Hacienda Solano Seleccion 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hacienda Solano
Label Name:
 
Seleccion
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Ribera del Duero (La Aguilera, Castilla y León)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo 98%, Albillo 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 91 points. Retail tasting notes cite a juicy, slightly riper 2021 with good aging potential (drinking window c. 2023–2031)

Tasting Note
Lively ruby with red and black berries, fresh floral and sweet spice notes. Juicy, elegant palate with abundant slightly dusty tannins, balanced acidity and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, aged Manchego or other hard cheeses; mushroom risotto. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, spicy Sichuan beef or teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete; maceration and malolactic in tank and foudre; ~8–12 months aging in used French oak (500L and 225L) and concrete.

Vineyard Info
Small boutique estate in La Aguilera; 30+ year-old vines farmed sustainably/ecologically; artisanal, low-intervention winemaking reflecting local terroir.