Bodegas Hacienda Solano – Selección 2023 – Ribera del Duero Spain

Selección 2023 from Bodegas Hacienda Solano is a dry Ribera del Duero red from La Aguilera, made from 100% Tempranillo grown on vines 30–60 years old.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Tempranillo
• Region: Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 12 months in French oak
• Production: 33,000 bottles; vines 30–60 years old
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The winery’s Selección profile combines clean red and dark fruit with licorice, a velvety entry and a fresh, balanced finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A focused village expression from La Aguilera
• Mature vines bring depth without sacrificing freshness
• A polished introduction to Hacienda Solano

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Rice dishes
• Charcuterie and pâté
• Semi-cured cheeses
• Poultry and white meats

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Ribera del Duero drinkers who value freshness and balance
✓ Fans of refined Tempranillo with measured oak
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily extracted, aggressively oaked reds

Scores

91 Points – Tim Atkin
92+ Points – Robert Parker