Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio by Baron de Ley

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2038.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2022	2018	92/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, blackberry, mocha, cedar, spice

Palate: dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury

A modern single-estate red from the monastery-vineyard parcels: dark, polished and structured, aged in new French oak.

What it pairs with

Chuleton de buey Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey on TableJourney →
Venison loin Dark game meets the structured frame.More wines for venison →
Aged Manchego Hard cheese balances the grip.More wines for aged hard cheese →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Aged in French oak, often new, these modern Tempranillo-led Riojas are full bodied, firm in tannin and high in acidity; a hard curado Camerano's salt and fat tame the tannin, and its slightly bitter, wild-herb finish holds its own.

How to serve Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Chuleton de buey, Venison loin, Aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Finca Monasterio is the estate's modern single-vineyard red from the parcels around the former monastery.

2001Finca Monasterio introduced

Facts

Producer: Baron de Ley · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (95%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 18 months in new French oak
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 22 to 40 at retail
Drinking window: 6 to 20 from vintage
First vintage: 2001

Frequently asked about Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio

What does Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, blackberry, mocha, cedar, spice. On the palate, dark fruit, fine tannin, graphite, savoury. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A modern single-estate red from the monastery-vineyard parcels: dark, polished and structured, aged in new French oak.

When should I drink Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio?

Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio?

Chuleton de buey is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison loin and Aged Manchego. Aged-beef chop frames the fine tannin and dark fruit.

Is Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio?

The blend is Tempranillo (95%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Baron de Ley

La Rioja: Barón de Ley Wine Tasting in a 16th-C. Monastery

Starts 4 km awayGuided tour1.5 hours5.0 from 6 reviewsfrom €30

Discover the Barón de Ley Winery on a guided tour. Visit a 16th-century monastery, taste wines mid-aging, and enjoy a guided tasting of 3 wines paired with Iberian cur...

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Rioja: Wine tour with a winery owner

Starts 21 km awayGuided tour7 hours5.0 from 22 reviewsfrom €300

Taste selected wines at 3 different wineries in Rioja. Visit our own winery from 1881, La Bodega del Tesoro. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a wooden wine press.

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