In the glass
Aroma: dark plum, blackberry, cedar, herbs
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, cedar spice, structured tannins, mineral
The Reserva tier from Hacienda Zorita's organic Salamanca estate: concentrated dark plum, blackberry and cedar from Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah aged 18 months in French oak.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
Firm structure and dark fruit suit the rich, slow-cooked lamb. -
Grilled sirloin with herbs
Concentrated dark fruit and structured tannins need the richness of beef steak. -
Aged Manchego with dried fruits
Firm tannins and dark fruit are balanced by the nutty, sweet cheese pairing.
History
The Hacienda Zorita Reserva represents the extended-ageing tier from the organic Salamanca province estate, blending native Tinto Fino with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah and spending 18 months in French oak for a fuller, more complex expression.
- 2008 — First Hacienda Zorita Reserva released from the organic Salamanca estate
Facts
- Producer
- Hacienda Zorita
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Classification
- VT Castilla y Leon
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED