
Cruz de Alba Fuentelun Reserva
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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.
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Aromas & flavours
Dark black fruit
Chocolate
Balsamic
Toasted notes
Savory
Meaty
Leather
Tobacco
Vanilla
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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.
Vintage 2019
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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
- Winery websiteWebsite
- cruzdealba.es (opens in a new tab)
- Wine family
- Ramon Bilbao
- Country
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Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Area
- Ribera del Duero
- Appellation
- -
Origin: Rioja
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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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