Bodegas Hacienda Solano – Finca Cascorrales 2019 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Finca Cascorrales 2019 is a single-parcel red wine made by Bodegas Hacienda Solano in La Aguilera, Ribera del Duero. Produced from pre-phylloxera vines over 120 years old, it is a rare, highly concentrated expression of Tempranillo with depth, structure, and remarkable aging potential.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 98% Tempranillo, 2% Albillo
• Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain
• Village: La Aguilera
• Vintage: 2019
• Aging: 9 months in French oak (500L barrels) and 10 months in small concrete tanks
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Vine Age: 120+ year old vines
• Production: 1,800 bottles
• Style: Powerful, structured, cellar-worthy red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-plus to full-bodied
• Fruit: Concentrated dark forest berries
• Savory: Wild herbs, spice, and earthy notes
• Structure: Fine, present tannins with volume and persistence

Bright and clear cherry color, the wine shows high aromatic intensity with dark forest fruit, herbal notes, and spice. On the palate, it is dense and expressive, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Extremely rare pre-phylloxera vineyard bottling
• Combines power, precision, and elegance
• A true collector’s Ribera del Duero

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Game meats and hearty stews
• Chuletón and grilled red meats
• Aged cheeses and jamón ibérico

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of bold, age-worthy Spanish reds
✓ Drinkers who value rarity, depth, and structure
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fresh, delicate reds

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