Hacienda Monasterio Reserva 2019 | Ribera del Duero

Name: Hacienda Monasterio Reserva 2019 | Ribera del Duero
Brand: Hacienda Monasterio
SKU: 679
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Hacienda Monasterio, DO Ribera del Duero (Pesquera de Duero). Founded in 1990 by Peter Sisseck (Pingus). 108 ha certified organic (CAECyL) at 750 metres altitude on calcareous clay soils over limestone bedrock. 4,000–4,500 vines per hectare.

80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Malbec, from selected calcareous plots. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged 20 months in Allier French oak barrels (40% new).

Wine Identification
The Hacienda Monasterio Reserva is a red wine produced by the eponymous winery, located in the Ribera del Duero appellation of Spain. This specific bottle is from the 2019 vintage. The estate was established in 1990 by Peter Sisseck, who is also known for his work with Pingus. The vineyards span 108 hectares and hold organic certification from CAECyL. They are situated at an altitude of 750 meters, featuring soils that are argillo-calcareous over limestone bedrock. The planting density ranges between 4,000 and 4,500 vines per hectare.

Origin and Winemaking
The wine is a blend primarily composed of Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), which makes up 80% of the cuvée. The remaining portion consists of Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%), and Malbec (5%). These grapes are sourced from selected limestone parcels. Vinification includes malolactic fermentation conducted in barrel. The wine undergoes a crianza period of 20 months in French oak barrels from the Allier forest, with 40% of these barrels being new.

Expected Profile
As a red wine from Ribera del Duero, this Reserva reflects the high-altitude conditions and calcareous soils of its origin. The blend structure suggests a foundation of Tempranillo supported by international varieties, with significant oak influence derived from the Allier cooperage. The extended aging in French oak contributes to the wine's complexity and structure, typical of the Reserva style in this region.

Critics' Scores
The Wine Advocate (Parker) awarded this wine a score of 95.

Overall Character
Hacienda Monasterio Reserva represents a high-quality expression of Ribera del Duero, characterized by its organic viticulture practices and meticulous winemaking. The combination of high-altitude vineyards, specific soil composition, and extended aging in French oak results in a structured and refined wine, recognized with 95 points by The Wine Advocate.

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Learn more about Hacienda Monasterio

Hacienda Monasterio began in 1990, when the Dane Peter Sisseck, trained in Bordeaux, arrived in Ribera del Duero to plant the vineyards and run the winery. Carlos de la Fuente joined in 1992 as winemaker. In 1995 Sisseck founded Dominio de Pingus without leaving the estate.

The building went up in 1991 and 1992, designed by the French architect Philippe Mazières, who had worked for Château Margaux and Château d'Yquem. At the end of the 19th century the estate belonged to the Lecanda family, pioneers of wine in the area.

The estate covers 167 hectares, 108 of them vines, between Pesquera and Valbuena de Duero, on Ribera del Duero's so-called golden mile. The slopes face south, at about 750 metres, on limestone-clay soils, with around 4,000 vines per hectare and certified organic viticulture. The main variety is Tinto Fino, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.

They ferment with native yeasts in stainless steel and carry out malolactic fermentation in barrel. The house has three ranges: Crianza, Reserva and Reserva Especial. The Reserva 2019 is 80% Tinto Fino, with 20 months in French Allier oak; the Crianza 2021, 80% Tinto Fino, with 16 to 18 months.

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