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The wine Hacienda López de Haro Crianza, is a red wine, made with three types of grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano.
Its color is intense cherry red. It is a wine with a pleasant aroma, ripe fruit.
In the mouth it has a smooth step with fruity flavor very pleasant.
It is very easy to drink and it will not leave us indifferent, because it has an easy memory.

The wine Hacienda López de Haro Crianza

Characteristics of the wine Hacienda López de Haro Crianza

This wine is aged for 3 to 4 months in new barrels that add complexity, as well as liquorice typical of the varieties of grapes used.
Later it will rest 18 months in French and American oak barrels to complete its aging.

The elaboration of Hacienda López de Haro Crianza

It is made with three types of grapes such as Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano, which are provided to the wine.
Made in tanks of 30,000 kg. Fermentation at 28ºC. Two weeks of maceration.
Its alcohol content is 13.5º Vol.

The wine pairings Hacienda López de Haro Crianza h4

It is an ideal wine to accompany all kinds of meats and roasts.
A very versatile wine, which allows it to be used in large events and celebrations, such as family gatherings.
The meals in the field and barbecues, have an ideal companion in the wine Hacienda López de Haro Crianza.
Its consumption is recommended at a temperature between 14º-16º.

The Classic Winery

This winery is located in the town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on the banks of the Ebro River.
Its location is exceptional for the cultivation of the vine, for having a rainy climate in winter and aired in spring and summer. An ideal micro climate for the cultivation of this fruit.
The winery enjoys a series of activities ranging from the possibility of organizing events and meals in the vineyards, to guided tours of the winery.
It is one of the most visited wineries in La Rioja, and where you can make different types of visits to its facilities. Some of them in addition to making a wine tasting, you can take some chops to the vine shoot. Highly recommended for lovers of delicacies.
Guided tours of the winery are held on Saturdays, and can be done in Spanish, English or French.

The vineyards

There are vineyards with an age of up to one hundred years. In this region you will find the best old vineyards of Tempranillo de La Rioja Alta.
The vineyards enjoy an appropriate location to produce good wines.
They share the humidity of the land that provides the proximity of the river Ebro, with the mountains of Toloño, which protects it from the cold winds of the Bay of Biscay.
The cultivation of the vine is carried out in a glass, in soils that are usually poor, which limits the production of grapes, but significantly increases their quality.
Its harvest takes place in the month of October, and is done manually.

Conclusions

This wine enjoys in its trajectory with several prizes, obtained in different wine concerts. So we can name:
– Gold Medal at the Berliner Wine Trophy 2015 for the 2012 vintage
– Silver Medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014
– Has obtained 91 Parker points in the vintages 2008 and 2010
– 50 Top Best Buy Rioja- Decanter Magazine March 2016
It is therefore a highly recommended wine and a safe bet when we have an event, a celebration, we have to make a gift, or simply or a family meal or with friends.