Hacienda Lopez de Haro Gran Reserva Classica Tinto 2005

This dry red wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja is a classic blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha from the 2005 vintage. It features complex aromas of black fruit, licorice, spices, and balsamic notes, balanced by vibrant acidity and polished tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Hacienda López de Haro
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone and clay-ferrous terraces at high altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 42 months in French oak barrels and bottle aging

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from selected old vineyards in two distinct areas of Rioja Alta. Tempranillo comes from vines over 70 years old on clay-limestone terraces in Sonsierra, sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria, while Garnacha is harvested from centenarian vines in the clay-ferrous soils of Cárdenas.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, each variety is fermented separately with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes aging for three and a half years in French oak barrels before final blending and further refinement in the bottle.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an aging wine with the complexity that only time can provide, this classic vintage is an ideal choice for your cellar. Its structure and freshness ensure excellent evolution, making it perfect to buy Hacienda Lopez de Haro Gran Reserva Classica Tinto 2005 online for special occasions.