Hacienda López de Haro Blanco de Badarán
A synergy of Rioja’s high-altitude vineyards and old vines, producing a vibrant and layered white wine.
Vineyards
Vineyard plots located in Badarán (Upper Najerilla) at over 600 meters above sea level, planted on iron-rich clay soils. Roughly half of the grapes are sourced from old vines, predominantly Viura with some Malvasía. The other half comes from younger vineyards featuring a blend of varieties.
Harvest
Manual harvest during the second half of September.
Winemaking
Maceration for 24 hours, light pressing and controlled fermentation in small vats.
Varieties
Viura, Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana Blanca and Chardonnay.
Alcohol content
12.5% Vol.
Tasting notes
Visual
Straw yellow color, great clarity and vivacity.
Nose
This wine boasts a complex aromatic profile with prominent sweet white floral notes and stone fruit, particularly peach skin, complemented by subtle hints of ripe pome fruit. The nose is elegantly fragrant, nuanced, and inviting.
Palate
The wine offers a great breadth on entry, with glyceric and enveloping sensations. The acidity remains subtle, guiding the wine with a smooth character while providing the depth and energy typical of Alto Najerilla wines. On the retronasal, it reveals nuanced hints of forest, tobacco, and delicate herbaceous and aromatic plant notes, adding an additional layer of complexity.
92 points
Tim Atkin MW 2025. 2023 Vintage
