Cruz de Alba Finca los Hoyales Crianza 2019 is a wine from the Ribera del Duero denomination. Carefully crafted by the Cruz de Alba winery, this wine exclusively uses the Tempranillo variety from the oldest vines on the estate, planted over 53 years ago. These meticulously cared-for vines produce limited grapes, leading to small batches of high quality. Hand-harvested, the process includes fermentation in oak barrels and malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels. For 22 months, the wine stays in barrel with aging on lees, undergoing only gentle periodic battonage, without racking. On the palate, it is a noble wine with character, structured yet elegant, showcasing notes of black fruit, roasted aromas, and a velvety finish.