What it pairs with

  • Whole roasted lamb (lechazo)
    This wine's intensity requires the grandest Castilian occasion dishes.
  • Wild mushroom and black truffle risotto
    Truffle and mushroom earthiness resonate with the wine's mineral depth.
  • Aged Torta del Casar
    Pungent, concentrated Spanish cheese is a worthy partner for this wine's intensity.

History

Hacienda Monasterio Reserva Especial was introduced in 2001 as a prestige single-selection from the estate's oldest and finest parcels, produced only in exceptional vintages with extended new-oak ageing.

  1. 1991 — Hacienda Monasterio founded
  2. 2001 — Reserva Especial first produced as the estate's prestige tier

Facts

Producer
Hacienda Monasterio
Grapes
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
22 months in new French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
€90-180 at retail
Drinking window
10-25 from vintage
First vintage
2001

Tags

cabernet franc cabernet sauvignon cellar worthy cult wine dry full body high tannin medium acid mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old vines old world pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price fine still red tinto fino
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