Hacienda López de Haro

Blanco de Badarán

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

Awards

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

  • 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: Manual harvest during the second half of 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.

Tasting notes

  • 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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