Wines Rioja Hacienda López de Haro - Reserva - 2019

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Review: Hacienda López de Haro, Rioja, Cuvée Reserva 2019

The 2019 Cuvée Reserva from Hacienda López de Haro, a distinguished winemaking estate in the heart of Spain’s renowned Rioja region, showcases the rich tradition of Spanish winemaking. This red wine, made predominantly from Tempranillo grapes, boasts a complex profile with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, and subtle oak undertones, thanks to meticulous aging in American and French oak barrels. Rioja's climate, characterized by warm summers and mild winters, combined with its diverse terroir of clay and limestone soils, lends this wine its distinctive maturity and depth. Hacienda López de Haro crafts wines that reflect the rich cultural and historical winemaking heritage of the region, with a well-earned reputation for quality and elegance.

For an exquisite pairing, this Rioja pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops or a rich beef stew, enhancing the wine's deep flavours and velvety texture. Traditional Spanish dishes such as patatas a la riojana or chorizo al vino complement the wine's vibrant fruitiness and spice. It's an ideal companion to robust cheeses like Manchego, creating a symphony of flavours on the palate.

For optimal enjoyment, serve the wine at a temperature between 16-18°C. It's advisable to decant the wine for about an hour before serving to allow its complex aromas to fully develop. Begin your tasting by admiring the wine’s deep ruby hue, then swirl gently to release its bouquet. Inhale the nuanced aroma of ripe berries and spices, followed by a sip that reveals a balanced structure with a long, satisfying finish.