Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva

Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva is a remarkable Spanish wine that excels in quality and flavor. This wine comes from Cruz de Alba, a winery known for its dedication to producing exceptional wines. The ripe grapes, perfect soil structure, and ideal climate combine to create a full-bodied wine with a fruity character. Read more
Vintage 2019
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Dark black fruit Chocolate Balsamic Toasted notes Savory Meaty Leather Tobacco Vanilla
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31,60
Number of bottles Total 31,60
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Dark black fruit Chocolate Balsamic

Winemaking & ageing

Toasted notes Savory Meaty

Bottle ageing

Leather Tobacco Vanilla

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva is a remarkable Spanish wine that excels in quality and flavor. This wine comes from Cruz de Alba, a winery known for its dedication to producing exceptional wines. The ripe grapes, perfect soil structure, and ideal climate combine to create a full-bodied wine with a fruity character.

The grapes used for Cruz de Alba Fuentelún Reserva grow on a sprawling 7-hectare plot on the Fuentelún estate. The soil of this vineyard consists of a combination of sand, clay, and silt, and the vines are an impressive 35 years old. What makes this estate special is that the grapes are grown biodynamically. Great care is taken to observe and respond to the specific needs of the soil. This results in grapes of exceptional quality, which form the basis for a wine that is rich, intense, and deep red in character. Cruz de Alba Fuentelún Reserva undergoes traditional vinification, where the grapes are processed with great care and craftsmanship. The winemaking process takes into account the unique characteristics of the grapes from the Fuentelún estate and strives to preserve their full potential. The interplay of the unique terroir and traditional vinification contributes to the exceptional quality of Cruz de Alba Fuentelún Reserva.

Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva is a wine with a deep, intense red color. The nose reveals opulent aromas, including dark black fruit, seductive notes of chocolate, and a subtle undertone of lightly toasted and balsamic notes. From the first sip, this wine reveals its character on the palate. It is savory, with impressive volume and a certain meatiness that envelops the taste buds. What truly sets this wine apart is its clean freshness, which leaves a pleasant sensation. The finish is silky smooth, with delicious tannins. Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva is a wine that strikes the perfect balance between depth, complexity, and refinement. With its rich flavors and elegant structure, it is a wine worthy of appreciation from lovers of fine wines.
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The wineryCruz de Alba Castile and Leon · Spain
Vintage 2019
The 2018 vintage in Ribera del Duero achieved a score of 90 points, indicating excellent quality. However, the harvest shows some inconsistency across the region.

Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Tempranillo · 2019
Wine type
Red
Wine category
Reserva
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo
Vintage
2019
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

Spain · Rioja
Producer
Cruz de Alba
Wine family
Ramon Bilbao
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

Traditional winemaking with lightly toasted notes
Soil
Combination of sand, clay, and silt
Maturation
Traditional winemaking with lightly toasted notes
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes

Serving & cellaring

Tapas, Grilled meat, Chorizo
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2033
Food Pairing
Tapas,
Grilled meat,
Chorizo

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