Haro Heritage, Tempranillo Spirit — Martínez Lacuesta Cuvée 2020

Tasting Notes

Deep cherry-garnet colour with a rim showing age-hint. On the nose: black elderberry, cassis, ripe cherry, a touch of violet and balsamic notes.
Palate: firm yet graceful — ripe acidity, fine tannins, layers of dark fruit and subtle oak, finishing long with a savory, slightly mineral edge. A Rioja that speaks tradition without wearing the dusty suit.

Meet the Winemaker

Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta has roots in Haro (Rioja Alta) since 1895. Winemaking with lore and modern verve: The Cuvée comes from estate-owned vines of Tempranillo, fermented and aged with precision to reflect Haro’s limestone-inflected soils and Atlantic-influenced climate.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Tempranillo 

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Rioja Alta (Haro), La Rioja, Spain 

• Aging: Aged in American oak barrels (18 months typical) with further bottle age. 

• ABV: 14% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 16-18 °C — let it breathe and reveal.

Critic Reviews

• Falstaff – 91 pts (2025 tasting): “Aromas of black elderberry, cassis, cherry and blackberry, plus some flowers and balsamic notes. Medium-bodied… ripe acidity and fine tannins. Long finish.” 

• Wine Review Online – 91 pts: “Made entirely from Tempranillo… modern in style with very little obtrusive oak and open, flavorful fruit.” 

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye or lamb chops — serious red for serious meat.

• Wild mushroom risotto or beef ragù — savoury depth meets red fruit.

• Aged Manchego or cured Iberico ham — tannins & salt aligning.

• Roasted game or hearty stews — vintage depth made to match.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done with every-day red that just fades into background noise. This is Rioja with backbone, personality, and value. The 2020 vintage of Martínez Lacuesta Cuvée holds depth, tradition, and charm—without breaking the bank.
It’s the kind of bottle you uncork when you want respect, not just applause.

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