Regarding Hacienda Monasterio, all you really need to know is that the wine is made by Peter Sisseck, the man behind Pingus. The vineyards are located half way between Pesquera del Duero (Pesquera) and Valbuena (Vega Sicilia). The 2004 Crianza is 80% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Purple-colored, the wine has an open and expressive nose of violets, lilies, spice box, black currant, and blackberry liqueur which leaps from the glass. It has an intense entry with la...

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/07

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Rating for Spain-Vinos de la Tierra (VdlT)-Ribera del Duero: 95 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

Excelente y largo final Frambuesa y Madera