2020 Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera del Duero

Made from a core of Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), blended gracefully with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and sometimes a dash of Malbec, this wine reflects the estate’s limestone-rich, high-elevation vineyards.100% de-stemmed grapes, with a ~24-day maceration, going through 18 months in French Allier oak (mostly neutral), lending nuance over overt oak.

Riffs of fresh red fruit—strawberry, cherry—with a mineral backbone, hints of mint, black licorice, eucalyptus, and toasted barrel nuances.This Cosecha screams “neo-classical Ribera.” It’s powerful yet elegant, energetic, and balanced—less about horsepower, more about poise. Harvested earlier, with higher yields, it keeps pH fresh (~3.5) and avoids heavy-handedness.

• 94–94+ points from the Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), solidifying its rep as an elevated Crianza-level blend.

• Tim Atkin MW calls it full-bodied yet elegant, with a vibe like a Right Bank Bordeaux—think coffee bean, cigar box, dried herbs, cassis, plus a Mediterranean spice flair.

The 2020 Hacienda Monasterio Cosecha is the fresher, vibrantly styled younger sibling to the Reserva—tempered intensity, cool structure, and long-term intrigue. We’re talking a ruby-lit glass with licorice-toned mint, silky tannins, and mineral finesse. With a 94+ score and serious versatility, it’s equally ready to rock your dinner tonight or your cellar five years down the road.