FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

They are, year in and year out, among the best andmost reliable wines fromRibera del Duero…Even if the wines are not cheap, they are very good value for the quality they deliver.

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MEET THE GROWER Hacienda Monasterio RIBERADELDUERO We have long imported this excellent estate, which is in the hands of legend Peter Sisseck, of cult wine “Pingus” fame. it is so impressive, and indeed can age effortlessly for as long as your patience lasts. It does have a slightly international style, with a splash of Cabernet and French oak but its heart and soul are truly in the Ribera, themajority of its blend being Tinto Fino. The property is wonderfully placed between Vega-Sicilia and Pesquera, with Pingus and Alion close by, and there are 70 hectares planted to vine, producing three separate cuvées: a Crianza, which they have now relabelled simply as Hacienda Monasterio, Reserva and Reserva Especial. It is a superb property with a great track record, and we’re delighted to receive a direct allocation.

HACIENDAMONASTERIO RIBERA DEL DUERO 2017 DRINK2021 - 2030

12x75 £295

Wonderful aromatics show energy and zip; violets, blue plumand redcurrant give amazing freshness. The texture is generous and silky but always light on its feet; there’s a great minerality coming from the estates limestone-rich soils. Good, balanced freshness will see this age gracefully for years. The estate thinks this could be their best ever year, though yields were significantly down due to late April frosts that settled across Europe.

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