Cruz de Alba Ribera del Duero Crianza 2021 vs Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Cruz de Alba Ribera del Duero Crianza 2021 currently starts £0.03 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.96 | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Cruz De Alba | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Tempranillo | Syrah |
| Region | Ribera del Duero | — |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Cruz de Alba Ribera del Duero Crianza 2021
' Cruz de Alba is a renowned biodynamic estate located in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The estate focuses on sustainable viticulture, respecting nature and promoting balance within the vineyard ecosystem. The vines grow in sandy soils, benefiting from the unique microclimate of the region. Cruz de Alba produces high-quality wines that reflect the natural harmony of the land, combining tradition and innovation in every bottle. In the winery, what happens in the vineyard is reflected. Fermentations were quick, filling the winery with fruity and balsamic aromas like never before. Fermentation was done at 24.5ºC, followed by 15 months in French oak barrels (one third new, one third one-year-old, and one third two-year-old), creating harmonious, elegant wines that are a true joy for the senses. In 2021, the Filomena storm brought freezing temperatures and rare snowfalls to the area. That year was unusually cold, and we had 50 liters more rain than the typical 450 liters. Despite this, the vines budded 5 days earlier than usual, on April 29th. A warm May helped the vines grow quickly, but a hailstorm on May 30th caused damage. Treatments with valerian and basalt helped the vines recover. The grapes were harvested during the El Pilar holiday, producing grapes with balanced flavor, good acidity, and a velvety texture. '
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah 2021
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah is a minimal intervention wine from the exceptional Frankland River region in Great Southern, Western Australia. As the name suggests, no acid, enzymes or yeast were used in the making of this wine only natural fermentation and careful winemaking. A bouquet of earth, black cherries and spices with a subtle mineral/slate quality, oak providing support. Red flowery fruit flavours dominate, with subtle slate-like minerality, all framed by a light structure and fine tannins. Why You'll Love It This is natural winemaking at its finest from acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino. The Laissez Faire philosophy means minimal intervention no added acid, enzymes, or commercial yeast, allowing the terroir to speak for itself. Sourced from granite-based soils with northern-facing aspect in Frankland River, one of Great Southern's most prestigious sub-regions. The exceptional 2021 vintage showed outstanding tannin and colour. With natural fermentation and 6 months in four-year-old French oak, this wine offers purity, elegance, and remarkable character. Meet the Producer Larry Cherubino is one of Western Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, known for crafting wines of exceptional quality and character. His Laissez Faire range showcases minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the unique terroir of Western Australia's finest regions to shine through. Vineyard Sourced from granite-based soils with northern-facing aspect in Frankland River, Great Southern. The granite terroir imparts distinctive minerality and slate-like character to the wine. Winemaking Grapes were hand-harvested and sorted and naturally fermented. The wine spent 6 months in four-year-old French oak prior to bottling. As the name suggests, no acid, enzymes or yeast were used in the making of this wine—pure minimal intervention winemaking. Tasting Notes A bouquet of earth, black cherries and spices with a subtle mineral/slate quality, oak providing support. Red flowery fruit flavou
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