Bodega y Viñedos O. Fournier Alfa Crux Uco Valley 2002
The Alfa Crux from Argentina is now in our top two wines from that region and very worthy of writing about. Composed of 60% Tempranillo, 35% Malbec and 5% Merlot, this vino tinto is a wonderful full-bodied wine full of bold berry fruits, fig and spicy toast. Mocha and chocolate with a very strong finish.
Wine Spectator - 93 points
Where can you get this wine? I’ll update as soon as we find a recommended shop.
From the winemaker:
An interesting piece about thier label from O. Fournier:
“The names of the “Alfa Crux” and “B Crux” wines are based on the stars of the Southern Cross. This constellation is only visible in the Austral Hemisphere. The characterisation of the ostrich on the label symbolises the joining of the earth and the sky. The Argentinean Mocovi Indians captured this through paintings in the caves they inhabited and through different legends that were passed from generation to generation.”
“After selecting the barrels individually, Bodega y Viñedos O. Fournier will offer its best wine under the “Λ Crux” label. This wine will have spent approximately 18 months in new oak barrels and 12 months in bottles. The second wine, “β Crux”, will age in oak barrels, 50 per cent new and 50 per cent second year, for 12 months and in bottles for a minimum of six months.”
(2 votes, average: 8.5 out of 10)
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