Classica Hacienda López de Haro Gran Reserva Rosado 2009
A one-of-a-kind wine, a Gran Reserva rosé that demonstrates its grandeur through elegance.
Vineyard
Goblet trained vines located on the ferrous clay terraces of the Alto Najerilla at high altitude, hanging from the slopes of the Sierra de la Demanda facing north.
Harvest
Manual, in a single day, on October 11.
Winemaking
Maceration of between 24 and 48 hours at low temperatures, around 10ºC. Subsequently, the tank is tapped, naturally extracting a bright pink must, which ferments at 16ºC for about 20 days in steel tanks.
Varietal
Garnacha and Viura.
Alcohol content
13% Vol.
Ageing
Four years in Bordeaux barrels and subsequent aging in the bottle. The oaks of the Quecus petraea species are sourced from a specific selection of forests in France and Eastern Europe; the majority of the oak is first-use, with some second-use barrels included.
Tasting notes
Visual
Salmon color with coppery notes and great intensity. Lengthy aging produces it high tone and some grayish nuances on the rim.
Nose
It is distinguished by its aromatic, silky essence, which is one-of-a-kind and full of character. Floral and soapy notes dominate, with extra fruity tones of grapefruit and orange peel. Balsamic and menthol qualities are also detected, lending it a distinct freshness. In addition, vanilla and hay notes are combined and incorporated into the aromatic structure, resulting in a wine with a distinct identity.
Palate
Fullness on attack, with very good balance as it passes through the mouth, where delicate sensations are the common theme. Of great length, it is a wine that exudes subtlety and elegance. It has certain final saline touches that increase its complexity. In the final sensations stone fruits appear, leaving behind highly pleasing sensorial recollections.
