Condado de Haza Reserva is an exquisite Spanish wine produced in one of Ribera del Duero's most prominent estates. Renowned for its full-bodied, intense red hue, it boasts complex aromas of dark berries, dried herbs, and robust oak. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours, layered tannins, and a hint of aromatic spices. Aged meticulously in French and American oak barrels, it imparts an enduring, velvety finish. This Reserva vintages from Condado de Haza are perfect for sophisticates, emblematic of the world-class quality which Ribera del Duero consistently provides.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR - Clean and bright red wine. Beautiful cherry red color with a violet hue. AROMAS - it presents a high aromatic intensity with hints of ripe black fruit and dairy notes. A wide range appears with spicy, balsamic and roasted aromas. PALATE - Powerful entry in the mouth, very marked notes of fruit and roasted notes with a creamy mid-palate and well-marked tannin with perfectly integrated acidity. In the aftertaste, the black fruit is still present in its sweetest facet, blackberries, plum. The wood is perceived very well assembled with those toasted, smoky and spicy notes typical of aging in French oak as well as roasted and cocoa in its sweetest facet. It is a powerful and structured wine that is at the same time elegant and complex. High persistence.

About the Winery

Nestled in the sleepy heartland of Spain's Ribera del Duero wine region, you will find the captivating Condado de Haza winery. This majestic estate stretches across an expanse of over 200 hectares with breathtaking views of lush green vineyards that seem to kiss the horizon.

The winery, a proud family venture, was established in the 1980s by Alejandro Fernández, a pioneering figure in Spanish viticulture. Under his nurturing hand it has flourished, gaining international acclaim for its seductive range of red wines. The estate primarily focuses on growing Tinta del País grapes; a thicker-skinned variety of the Tempranillo grape, renowned for producing full-bodied, robust wines.

Condado de Haza’s wines are deeply-rooted in traditional winemaking techniques, utilising a two centuries old wine press that stands as a testament to the heritage of the Indiano buildings. The cellars, hewn into the rocky hillside beneath the vineyards, provide ideal natural temperature control for the ageing process. These authentic methodology combined with modern infrastructure ensures the creation of ethereal wines brimming with personality and complexity.

Not only does Condado de Haze produce exceptional quality wine but the estate's architecture itself is a sight to behold. The winery quarters designed with an Andalusian charm, the courtyard flanked by imposing colonial arches and the terracotta roofs invoke a sense of romance, transporting visitors back in time.

At the heart of Condado de Haza is a rich story of family, passion and nature working in harmony. Each bottle not a mere wine, but a palatable story of the estate's journey from dew-kissed vineyard to your glass. Spending an afternoon at Condado de Haza is not just a tasting experience; instead it's a lesson in Spanish history and a celebration of viticulture at its finest.

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