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Elaboration and aging

Hacienda Monasterio Crianza is made from the Tinto Fino variety (the most representative of Ribera), complemented by a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties. The grapes are completely hand-harvested and transported to the winery in small plastic crates. Once in the winery, only the clusters in the best condition are selected. For the elaboration of Hacienda Monasterio Crianza, after complete destemming, the grapes macerate for 24 days. Subsequently, fermentation is carried out only with the natural yeasts from the vineyard itself.

After vinification, Hacienda Monasterio Crianza spends 17 months in French Allier oak barrels (30% new barrels and 70% barrels of 3 wines) with racking every 3 months.

Tasting Note of Hacienda Monasterio Crianza

• Appearance: Hacienda Monasterio Crianza is a very bright ruby red wine.
• Nose: The nose is characterized by very mineral aromas and a lot of red fruit, with small touches of black licorice and balsamic aromas of eucalyptus. Very aromatic nose and in perfect harmony with the subtle aromas contributed by wood aging.
• Pallet: The entry on the palate is smooth and silky, giving way to a balanced structure marked by a very integrated acidity whose presence brings freshness and persistence, with an aftertaste of red fruit and mineral. Very fine, long and elegant palate.

Balance, finesse, and freshness are the great characteristics of this wine with great aging potential.

Pairing

Hacienda Monasterio Crianza is ideal to accompany cured meats, stews, grilled red meats, small game, aged cheeses, and roasts. It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 16ºC.

Data Sheet

Wine type: Red wineWinery: Hacienda MonasterioGrape variety: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, MerlotAging: CrianzaAlcohol content: 15%Format: 75cl.Country of origin: SpainDesignation of origin: Ribera del Duero