Ribera’s Revival: Hacienda Monasterio Reserva 2020

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby with vivid highlights. Aromas weave ripe blackberry, plum, redcurrant with licorice, cedar, orange peel, black olive tapenade and chalky minerality. On the palate: medium‑full-bodied, layered dark and red fruits, soft spice, earth, and savory nuance. Elegant acidity gives lift while polished tannins guide a long, smooth finish with graphite and spice echoes. Fresh yet structured. 

Meet the Winemaker

Founded by Peter Sisseck (Pingus legend) and managed alongside Carlos de la Fuente, Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio is the benchmark of Ribera del Duero. Their Reserva 2020 blends precision farming and native yeast fermentations with restrained oak aging to deliver a modern, terroir-rich Tinto Fino expression. Organic, thoughtful, historic. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: ~80% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), ~10% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~8% Merlot, ~2% Malbec 

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Ribera del Duero DO, Castilla y León, Spain

• Aging: ~18–20 months in French oak barrels (25% new), followed by at least 12 months in bottle 

• ABV: ~14.5% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C; decant recommended for full aromatic release

Critic Reviews

• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 94+ pts — “Neo‑classical style… fresh, energetic, balanced acidity and fine‑grained tannins… a triumph of elegance.” 

• Falstaff: 94 pts — “Balanced, soft palate, ripe fruit and savory hints, long and persistent finish with fine tannins.”

• General consensus: Average ~94‑95 pts from multiple reviews; praised for finesse, ripe fruit, and restraint. 

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb with rosemary & garlic jus

• Braised short ribs or mushroom risotto

• Aged Manchego or Iberico ham

• Grilled chorizo and red wine reduction

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this isn’t your dad’s Ribera—it’s Peter Sisseck reimagined for now. Hacienda Monasterio 2020 Reserva is polished, powerful, and perfectly balanced. If you crave concentration with elegance and minerality without heat, consider this your Spanish passport.

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