Classica Hacienda López de Haro Gran Reserva Blanco 2012
A brilliant Gran Reserva, on the way to its fullness, which stands out for its character and elegance.
Vineyard
Goblet trained old vines, some of them planted on the old “planting frame” or “square” (1.6 × 1.6 m.) and impossible to use machinery, with an average age of 65. Located on the limestone soils of the Sonsierra and ferrous clay terraces of the Alto Najerilla at high altitude, hanging from the slopes of the Sierra de la Demanda facing north.
Harvest
By hand, on the same day, with different ripeness stages, as there are different areas, hence achieving complexity and complementarity.
Winemaking
Co-fermentation of all the varieties in the same tank, with the different vineyards’ own yeasts, at moderate temperatures (17-18ºC) in stainless steel tanks.
Varieties
Viura, Malvasía and white Grenache.
Alcohol content
12.5% Vol.
Aging
Three years in Bordeaux barrels and a further three years in the bottle. The oaks of the Quecus petraea species come from a special selection of forests in France and Eastern Europe; one third new, one third used once and another third twice.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Golden yellow, medium intensity, very bright and with greenish hues. The rim shows grayish tones.
Nose
Of great intensity and complexity given its long life. Sweet aromas stand out, with a background of ripe fruit and candied fruits. Notes of hay, cream and vanilla are prominent, complemented by aniseed nuances to reflect a full and lively nose.
Palate
Its great creaminess surprises, fire-branded with vertical acidity and very pleasant, sweet lingering undertones. The minerally mouth feel accompanies a finish defined by the texture of the wood that infuses character and seriousness to a wine with a pleasant, elegant essence.
