Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva 2015
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Traditional blend aged for 30 months in American oak barrels and for 6 years in the bottle.
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Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva 2015
A classic Spanish red wine from DOCa Rioja, the wine Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva is made essentially from Tempranillo, complemented with Graciano and Mazuela (the local name of Carignan).
The grapes were sourced from vineyards surrounding the premises of Bodega Martínez Lacuesta, located at 450 metres of altitude. Grown in clay-limestone soils peppered with marine fossils (locally called Hinia), the vines are over 40 years old.
Traditionally vinified, this Rioja red wine was spontaneously fermented in American oak barrels.
After that, the wine Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva 2015 was aged for 30 months in the barrels, during which period it was racked 6 times. The wine was bottled and then stored for 6 years minimum before being released onto the market.
Aerate this Reserva red wine 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | Clean and bright, the red wine Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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| Nose | Deep, mature and quite complex, this blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela carries aromas of sandalwood, leather and clove, with hints of mulberries and blackcurrants, some earthy and balsamic notes and notes of Havanna cigars. |
| Palate | Savoury and layered, with a crisp acidity and tamed tannins. This wine of Bodega Martínez Lacuesta is an example of old school elegance, with remembrances of chocolate, toast and old wood. Long finish reminiscent of spices, balsam and dry earth. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Martínez Lacuesta Hinia Reserva 2015 is a delightful traditional Rioja. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Martínez Lacuesta Reserva 2011: Enterwine 93. Decanter 96. Martínez Lacuesta Reserva 2011: Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 90. T.Atkin 90. Silver Medal - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022. Martínez Lacuesta Reserva 2010: Enterwine 91. Parker 89. Guía Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 30 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 10%, Mazuelo 5%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Bull meat, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
