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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb shoulder with herbs
The wine's Bordeaux-influenced structure and dark fruit are ideal with slow-cooked Castilian lamb. -
Grilled steak with chimichurri
Dark fruit and cedar complement charred beef with herb condiments. -
Aged Manchego with membrillo
Quince paste and hard sheep's cheese highlight the wine's dark fruit and structure.
How to serve Hacienda Monasterio Reserva
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb shoulder with herbs, Grilled steak with chimichurri, Aged Manchego with membrillo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hacienda Monasterio was founded in 1991 near Pesquera de Duero with Peter Sisseck, later of Pingus fame, as the consulting winemaker. The estate's distinctive five-variety Bordeaux-inspired blend set it apart from the mono-varietal tradition of Ribera del Duero.
- 1991: Hacienda Monasterio founded near Pesquera de Duero; Peter Sisseck joins as winemaker
- 1991: First Hacienda Monasterio Reserva produced
Facts
- Producer
- Hacienda Monasterio · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- Classification
- DO Ribera del Duero
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €40-75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Frequently asked about Hacienda Monasterio Reserva
When should I drink Hacienda Monasterio Reserva?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hacienda Monasterio Reserva?
Roast lamb shoulder with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled steak with chimichurri and Aged Manchego with membrillo. The wine's Bordeaux-influenced structure and dark fruit are ideal with slow-cooked Castilian lamb.
What grapes are in Hacienda Monasterio Reserva?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec. The wine is classified as DO Ribera del Duero.
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