FINCA PEÑA LOBERA 2021
HACIENDA SOLANO
LA AGUILERA
RIBERA DEL DUERO
"The pinnacle of Hacienda Solano: a 'terroir' wine in its purest state that captures the tension and limestone depth of a century-old site."
The "Grand Cru" of La Aguilera
Finca Peña Lobera 2021 is the result of precision viticulture and minimal intervention in one of the most privileged plots in Ribera del Duero. This high-altitude Tempranillo is born in the pure limestone soil of La Aguilera, granting it a verticality and mineral elegance that defy the region's traditional opulence. A signature red wine essential for collectors looking to buy exclusive parcel Spanish wines with secure shipping in Mexico.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Hacienda Solano.
- Origin: La Aguilera, Burgos, Ribera del Duero, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino from Old Vines).
- Soil: Limestone / Altitude above 800 meters.
- Type: Exclusive Parcel Wine (Cru).
- Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Intense cherry red with bright garnet edges. It features a medium-high intensity, brilliant, vibrant, and impeccably clean.
Nose: Crisp red fruit wrapped in notes of thyme, white pepper, balsamic, and a chalky minerality that is almost tactile, defining its unique terroir origin.
Palate: Pure balance on the palate. Its freshness and verticality stand out, with extremely delicate tannins, vibrant acidity, and an extremely persistent saline finish.
3. Site Dimensions
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WINE PROFILE [ RADICAL / MINERAL ]
4. Pairing and Service Ritual
Suggested Gastronomy: Extraordinary paired with high-game meats (roasted squab, stuffed quail) or noble gastronomy dishes such as suckling lamb, mushroom risotto, or winter black truffle.
Service: Recommended to be enjoyed at an ideal temperature of 17°C in a large Burgundy-style glass to highlight its sophisticated aromatic elegance. Requires 60 minutes of prior decanting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What makes the Peña Lobera site unique?
It is one of the highest and coldest plots in La Aguilera. Its pure limestone soil provides a minerality and vertical freshness that distinguishes it from other reds in the region, offering a much more elegant, fluid, and gastronomic profile.
What is the aging potential of the 2021 vintage?
Thanks to its excellent balance between natural acidity and polished tannic structure, Finca Peña Lobera 2021 will evolve magnificently in the bottle over the next 15 to 20 years.