Martínez Lacuesta – Hinia Reserva 2014 – Rioja Alta Spain

Hinia Reserva 2014 from Martínez Lacuesta is a traditional Rioja Alta fine wine from Haro, blending 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo
• Region: Rioja D.O.Ca., Rioja Alta, Spain
• Vintage: 2014
• Aging: 30 months in barrel with 5 manual rackings
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Production: Vineyards over 40 years old around Haro; 430–500 m altitude; clay-limestone soils
• Style: Dry red wine (Reserva)

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Red fruit and sweet spice meet dried flowers and toasted coffee, with a fresh, balanced palate, silky tannins and a long, refined finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Exact-vintage winery data confirms the classic 85/10/5 blend
• Thirty months of barrel aging and traditional rackings deliver mature Rioja complexity
• Elegance and freshness remain central despite the wine’s age

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb or pork
• Stews and slow-cooked dishes
• Game birds
• Aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of traditional Rioja Alta
✓ Drinkers who value elegance over sheer power
✕ Not ideal if you prefer modern, heavily extracted reds

Scores

93 Points – Tim Atkin
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast
92 Points – James Suckling
92 Points – Decanter