López de Haro Classica Tinto Gran Reserva 2005
50.29₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
3 for immediate shipment. More, available on 07/05/2025
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 42 months in French oak barrels (50% new). It remains in the bottle before being marketed.
Description
Bodega Hacienda López de Haro, located in Rioja Alta, combines traditional and modern techniques to create wines of character and elegance. López de Haro Classica Tinto Gran Reserva
is an extraordinary example of this approach. Composed of a blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, this wine comes from vineyards up to 90 yearsold, planted on clay-limestone and clay-ferrous terraces. These vines, located at the foot of the Sierra de Toloño and in the Alto Najerilla area, enjoy a cool climate and a privileged orientation that favours a balanced ripening of the grapes.
Winemaking
The production process of López de Haro Classica Tinto Gran Reserva
begins with a manual and staggered harvest, carried out between the end of September and the beginning of October to ensure that each cluster is harvested at its optimum point of ripeness. The grapes from each variety and each plot are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. This fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, thus preserving the essence and personality of each vineyard. Controlled temperatures of around 25 ºC are maintained, while macerations are short and careful, in order to extract the maximum flavour without losing freshness and elegance.
Once fermentation is complete, the wine undergoes spontaneous malolactic fermentation, a step that helps to soften the acidity and round out the flavours. The wine is aged in French oak Bordeaux barrels, where it remains for a period of three and a half years. To optimise the process, the winery uses half new and half used barrels, which provides a balance between the wood notes and the fruity expression of the wine. The wine is then bottled and rests for an extensive period of refinement, ensuring that the aromas and flavours are harmoniously integrated.
Taste
López de Haro Classica Tinto Gran Reserva dazzles the eye with its cherry red colour and brick-red hues, indicative of its evolution. On the nose, it is complex and expressive, with a range of spicy aromas, liquorice, black fruits and a distinctive touch of orange peel. Notes of tobacco, leaves and dried fruits also emerge, all enveloped in a balsamic layer that adds freshness. On the palate, its texture is smooth and elegant, with a sweet entry that evolves into a robust but balanced body, supported by fine tannins and a lively acidity. The aftertaste is long and persistent, offering a symphony of nuances that invite reflection and leisurely enjoyment.
This wine, tamed by time and dedication, is a perfect companion for red meats, game dishes and cured cheeses, and a true tribute to the legacy of Rioja viticulture.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
FREE shipping on orders over 189.05₣ or for 18 bottles or more in 6-bottle multiples (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 bottles)Estimated transit time: 2-3 working days.
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| 24 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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| 54 | Free | 0.00₣ (Free) |
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