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Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial 2019

HK$ 1,104.89

Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio
Ribera del Duero

Other vintages: 2018

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Parker Points: 95
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HK$ 1,104.89

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2019 Reserva Especial is a wine that they don't produce every year (there will be no 2023). The difference with the Reserva is the origin of the Cabernet Sauvignon, which represents a higher percentage here (around 25%), and it spent two years in barrel and three years in bottle; so, it could be a Gran Reserva but they prefer to call it Reserva Especial. It was a concentrated year, very ripe in Ribera, and the ripeness shows in the profile of the fruit. The label states 15% alcohol, and the wine reveals abundant tannins, reflecting the conditions of the year. One of the big differences here is the use of one hectare of head-pruned Cabernet Sauvignon, which limits the volume they can produce of this wine. They usually produce between 4,500 to 5,000 bottles, but in 2019, it was only 3,900 bottles. It was bottled in March 2022.

Features

Type of wine

Reserve Red

Pairings

Red Meat, Stew and hotpots

Style

Powerful and structured

Occasions

Gift

Winery

Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio

Size

75 cl.

Country

Spain

Region

Castilla y Leon

Appellation

Ribera del Duero

Alcohol

15.0%

Grapes

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Serving

Between 16ºC and 18ºC

Winemaking

Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 20 months in new French oak barrels.

Description

Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial represents the maximum expression of the Hacienda Monasterio winery, a consolidated entity in the prestigious Ribera del Duero. This winery, located between the towns of Pesquera and Valbuena de Duero, has a surface area of 113 hectares, 78 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The composition of this wine combines 78% Tinto Fino and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds a distinctive and robust character to the final profile.

The vineyards are grown on a north-south facing slope, which allows a balanced exposure to the sun, favouring an optimal ripening of the grapes. The soil, with a high concentration of limestone, gives the wines a marked minerality and structure. The climate of the region is continental, with cold winters and hot summers, as well as a considerable temperature oscillation between day and night, factors that contribute to the development of grapes with balanced acidity and concentration of flavours.

Winemaking

The Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial winemaking process is characterised by meticulous techniques that ensure the highest quality. After manual harvesting and strict selection, the grapes undergo 100% destemming and a 24-day maceration to extract the maximum aromatic and polyphenolic compounds. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, allowing a harmonious integration of tannins and a smooth texture.

Ageing is a key point in the elaboration of this wine, with a total of 29 months in French Allier oak barrels, 60% of which are new and the rest second use. This type of oak contributes subtle notes of vanilla, spices and a structure that allows the wine to evolve favourably in the bottle. Throughout this stage, the wine refines and develops an aromatic complexity that translates into tertiary notes of liquorice and balsamic hints.

Taste

Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial dazzles in the glass with its deep ruby colour and dark hues, reflecting its density and concentration. On the nose, it offers a complex range of black fruit, cassis and mineral nuances, characteristics that come from its origin in chalky soils and its long ageing. The entry on the palate is enveloping, with firm but silky tannins that give it great volume on the mid-palate. The perfectly balanced acidity intertwines with the ripe fruit, maintaining a freshness that lengthens the persistence on the palate. The finish is lingering and leaves a mineral and slightly balsamic sensation, anticipating its great ageing capacity. Each sip reflects the meticulous work in the vineyard and winery, consolidating Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial as a benchmark among the great wines of Ribera del Duero.

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