Cruz De Alba Finca Los Hoyales Ribera Del Duero 2018
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"Cruz de Alba Finca Los Hoyales Ribera del Duero 2018
About the producer:
Cruz de Alba is a forward-thinking estate in Ribera del Duero, committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The winery focuses on expressing vineyard identity through low-intervention winemaking, allowing each parcel to speak clearly of its origin. Finca Los Hoyales is one of its most distinctive single-vineyard wines, crafted from old vines and produced only in select vintages.
About the region:
Ribera del Duero is one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions, located along the Duero River at high altitude. Its extreme continental climate, with hot days and cool nights, contributes to wines of great concentration, freshness, and structure. The region is celebrated for powerful yet refined reds with excellent aging potential.
About the grape variety:
Made from 100% Tempranillo (locally known as Tinto Fino), the grape thrives in Ribera del Duero’s climate. Tempranillo delivers dark fruit intensity, firm tannins, and natural balance, making it ideal for both expressive young wines and complex, age-worthy bottlings.
Style and tasting note:
Cruz de Alba Finca Los Hoyales 2018 is deep and structured, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet, and subtle balsamic notes. The palate is powerful yet elegant, offering layers of ripe dark fruit, spice, and refined oak, supported by polished tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, focused, and mineral-driven.
Trivia:
Finca Los Hoyales is sourced from a single high-altitude vineyard planted with old vines, emphasizing terroir over volume and showcasing Ribera del Duero in a pure, precise, and contemporary style."
