Hacienda Solano Seleccion 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Hacienda Solano
Label Name:
 
Seleccion
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
D.O. Ribera del Duero (La Aguilera, Castilla y León)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) 98%, Albillo 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
The Wine Advocate 92+; Tim Atkin 91; winesellers list Parker/Tim Atkin scores; approx

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red with wild berries, black cherry, herbs and subtle licorice. Silky, medium-bodied palate with polished tannins, balanced acidity and a gentle toffee/vanilla oak finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled beef, cured meats, mushrooms risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, Peking duck, teriyaki beef, yakitori, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete; malolactic in tank and large barrels; aged 8–12 months in used French oak (225–500L) and concrete vats.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Hacienda Solano (Cubillo family) works old, sustainably farmed vines in La Aguilera. Project started 2001, winemaking led by Toni Sarrión and Isabel Cano, focused on low-intervention, terroir-driven wines.