Bodegas Hacienda Solano – Selección 2023 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Selección 2023 is a village-level red wine made by Bodegas Hacienda Solano in La Aguilera, Ribera del Duero. Produced exclusively from Tempranillo grown in small parcels, it reflects a fresh, balanced expression of the vintage and place.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Tempranillo
• Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain
• Village: La Aguilera
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 12 months in French oak (500L barrels) and concrete
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Production: 33,000 bottles
• Style: Fresh, balanced, medium-bodied red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Red cherry and ripe red fruit with hints of darker berries
• Savory: Subtle licorice notes
• Structure: Fresh acidity with a velvety entry and balanced finish

The palate is smooth and polished, showing clarity of fruit and good tension. Oak is present but well integrated, supporting the wine’s freshness and drinkability rather than dominating it.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Clear village expression from La Aguilera
• Balance between fruit, freshness, and gentle oak
• Easy to enjoy now, with the structure to evolve

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Rice dishes and paellas
• Cold cuts, pâtés, and semi-cured cheeses
• Game birds and white meats

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Drinkers looking for a refined, approachable Ribera del Duero with freshness and balance
✓ Those who enjoy food-friendly reds with moderate oak influence
✕ Fans of heavily extracted or aggressively oaked styles

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