Hacienda López de Haro

Blanco de Badarán

  • Varieties:

    Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana Blanca and Chardonnay.

    Ageing:

    Four months of aging in second- and third-use French and Eastern European oak barrels.

    Harvest:

    Hand-harvested from 15 to 17 September.

    Vineyard:

    Vineyard plots located in Badarán (Upper Najerilla) at over 600 meters above sea level, planted on iron-rich clay soils. Roughly half of the grapes are sourced from old vines, predominantly Viura with some Malvasía. The other half comes from younger vineyards featuring a blend of varieties.

    Winemaking:

    Maceration for 24 hours, light pressing and controlled fermentation in small vats.

    Alcohol content:

    12,5% Vol.

  • 92 points
    Tim Atkin MW. Rioja Report 2025. 2023 vintage.

    93 points
    Miquel Hudin. 2023 Vintage.

    91 points
    Decanter Magazine. 2022 Vintage

  • Colour:

    Straw yellow color, great clarity and vivacity.

    Nose:

    This wine boasts a complex aromatic profile with prominent sweet white floral notes and stone fruit, particularly peach skin, complemented by subtle hints of ripe pome fruit. The nose is elegantly fragrant, nuanced, and inviting.

    Palate:

    The wine offers a great breadth on entry, with glyceric and enveloping sensations. The acidity remains subtle, guiding the wine with a smooth character while providing the depth and energy typical of Alto Najerilla wines. On the retronasal, it reveals nuanced hints of forest, tobacco, and delicate herbaceous and aromatic plant notes, adding an additional layer of complexity.

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A synergy of Rioja’s high-altitude vineyards and old vines, producing a vibrant and layered white wine.

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