Winery Cruz de AlbaLucero del Alba Ribera del Duero
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero from the Winery Cruz de Alba
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero of Winery Cruz de Alba in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero of Winery Cruz de Alba in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak.
Food and wine pairings with Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero
Pairings that work perfectly with Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero
Original food and wine pairings with Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero
The Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero of Winery Cruz de Alba matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of steak tartare, doner kebab or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cruz de Alba's Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lucero del Alba Ribera del Duero from Winery Cruz de Alba are 2009, 2010, 2018, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Cruz de Alba
The Winery Cruz de Alba is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
