Heraclio Alfaro Crianza 2021
7.60₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
2 for immediate shipment. More, available on 12/09/2025
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels.
Description
Inspired by the visionary figure of the aviator Heraclio Alfaro, Heraclio Alfaro Crianza is born from a clear desire: to elevate Rioja tradition from its deepest roots, with an elegant and sober flight that respects the essence of the terroir. The winery, located in the heart of the Rioja Oriental, has opted to unite the inherited viticultural wisdom with a contemporary and precise look. The El Estarijo estate - 30 hectares of old vineyards at the foot of the winery - has become the epicentre of this sincere expression, where the Garnacha, Tempranillo and Graciano find a balance between restrained vigour and slow ripening, thanks to its deep, loamy soils, dotted with pebbles.
A decision as bold as it was wise was to recover old Garnacha vines grown at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level, in cooler areas at the foot of the Sierra de la Hez. This slow-ripening Garnacha provides tension, fresh fruit and a vibrant acidity that acts as the backbone of the wine.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand in small 18 kg crates to keep the quality of the fruit intact. In the winery, after a strict selection process, the bunches are destemmed without crushing and are taken by gravity to the tanks. Fermentation is prolonged for 20 days at 25 °C, with gentle pumping over to extract only the essentials. Subsequently, Heraclio Alfaro Crianza rests for 12 months in oak barrels, seeking more texture than wood, more complexity than prominence.
Flavour
Heraclio Alfaro Crianza has a bright cherry red colour with ruby edges that betray its serene youth. On the nose, it displays a clean, precise profile, with wild strawberries, raspberries and blackberries intertwined with violets, sweet spices and a whisper of toast. The palate flows nicely: juicy, silky, medium-bodied with tamed tannins. The finish is long, with echoes of fresh red fruit and a subtle mineral touch. An authentic wine, linked to the landscape and culture of La Rioja, which finds its place between elegance and tradition, perfect to accompany anything from beans with quail to cod Rioja style.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 378.42₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 378.42₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.85₣ | 11.42₣ (-11.42₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.29₣ | 14.14₣ (-14.14₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.91₣ | 17.45₣ (-17.45₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.90₣ | 21.95₣ (-21.95₣) |
| 25-30 | 49.19₣ | 24.60₣ (-24.60₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.87₣ | 27.44₣ (-27.44₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.65₣ | 29.33₣ (-29.33₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.55₣ | 30.27₣ (-30.27₣) |
| 49-54 | 66.22₣ | 33.11₣ (-33.11₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.90₣ | 35.95₣ (-35.95₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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