LOPEZ DE HARO | BLANCO RESERVA 2018

Product Sheet – Hacienda López de Haro Blanco Reserva 2018

Hacienda López de Haro Blanco Reserva 2018 is a golden dream from Rioja Alta, a cellaring wine that revives white wine tradition with maturity and subtlety. It is made from a majority blend of Viura (95%), enriched with touches of Malvasía, Tempranillo Blanco, Garnacha Blanca and Torrontés. The grapes ferment after a light maceration, age for 18–20 months in barrels (Eastern European, French, and American oak), and rest for more than 3 years in the bottle before unfolding their complexity in the glass. 

Characteristics

Vintage: 2018
Grape varieties: 95% Viura, with small portions of Malvasía, Tempranillo Blanco, Garnacha Blanca, and Torrontés 
Wine type: White Reserva fermented in steel, wood, and bottle
Winery: Hacienda López de Haro (Grupo Vintae)
Country: Spain
Region: La Rioja
Subregion: Rioja Alta (San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Alto Najerilla)
Vineyard: Selected vineyards, mostly planted in the 80s, clay-limestone soils, healthy regrowth from Atlantic-Mediterranean climates 
Format: 750 ml
Alcohol: 12.5% vol. 
Aging: 18–20 months in oak barrels (Eastern European, French, and American) + over 3 years in bottle before release 
Serving temperature: 8–10 ºC to enhance its freshness and complexity.

Tasting Notes

The color is a vibrant gold with grayish nuances, reflecting its long aging. On the nose, it displays high aromatic intensity with white flowers, dry leaves, vanilla, honey, and soft herbaceous touches . On the palate, it reveals itself to be silky and fresh, with an enveloping acidity, narrow passage, and a long, mineral finish with aniseed nuances 

Food Pairing

Perfect with seafood (oysters, razor clams), oily fish (grilled salmon), seafood rice dishes, and mild cheeses. Its structure and elegance also make it an excellent accompaniment to mushroom dishes and vegetable creams.

Hacienda López de Haro Blanco Reserva 2018 is more than just a wine: it is a bridge between tradition and elegance, a liquid legacy to be aged and savored with calm and admiration.