Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta Rioja Hinia Reserva Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta was founded in 1895 by Eloy Martínez, a Haro native who was dedicated to the elevation of wines from his native Rioja. Utilizing modern winemaking techniques while adhering to traditional, time-honored practices, he was instrumental in ushering the winery - and the region - into a new era, getting the wines of Rioja onto the world wine stage. Today, the 4th generation of the Martínez family is at the helm of the winery and has continued Eloy's quest to be at the forefront of quality Rioja wine production.
Today's wine takes its name from the fossilized shells found in the soil from a time when the whole region was under the sea. Using Tempranillo as its base, the wine also features Graciano and Mazuelo grapes. This is a coupage that is very characteristic of a Rioja produced from Haro vineyards that are over 40 years old. The wine spends 36 months in American oak barrels and is manually decanted six times throughout the barrel-aging process.*
The 2014 Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta Rioja Hinia Reserva has aromas and flavors of plums, black cherries, and blackberries laced with cinnamon, clove, cocoa, balsamic, and tobacco leaf. The palate is full-bodied, with silky tannins and citrus-infused acidity that brings it to a long finish.
Check out the Press!
92 points, Decanter:
"Black and blue fruit, with a lovely savory lining and top notes of rose, violet, and potpourri. Pruny intensity, paired with the herbal verve of fresh oregano and thyme. Lingering white pepper and cardamom."
92 points, James Suckling:
"A savory, lightly earthy Rioja with subtle vanilla, sweet spices, and orange citrus. Well aged, with a medium body, firm tannins and a lengthy finish. Notes of wood on the palate, but not in excess."
Producer Name: Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Varietals: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo
Vintage: 2014
Wine Style: Dry, full-bodied red
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Bottle
Closure Style: Cork
*winery notes
You may also like
Recently viewed