Bodegas Lopez-Alonso Crudabendita Reserva 2020
The Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a wine made with patience and precision.
Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Aug 25)
Taste
Rich, complex and beautifully layered, this Reserva offers a tapestry of flavours: ripe red and black fruits, warm spice, and subtle toasted notes. Aromas of balsamic, cocoa, coffee and liquorice weave through the palate, supported by well-integrated oak and a long, savoury finish. A classic Ribera with modern polish.
About the Producer
Cruda Bendita is a modern voice in Ribera del Duero — a bodega that respects tradition but embraces innovation where it matters. Precision is the guiding principle here, from hand-harvesting in the early morning to optical sorting that ensures only the best berries make it into the fermenters. Based on clay-calcareous soils, their vineyards yield fruit with natural structure and freshness, while extended ageing in French and American oak brings depth and complexity. The result? Wines that are powerful but not overblown, polished yet characterful — and increasingly recognised as some of Ribera’s best-kept secrets.
The Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a wine made with patience and precision.
Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Aug 25)
Taste
Rich, complex and beautifully layered, this Reserva offers a tapestry of flavours: ripe red and black fruits, warm spice, and subtle toasted notes. Aromas of balsamic, cocoa, coffee and liquorice weave through the palate, supported by well-integrated oak and a long, savoury finish. A classic Ribera with modern polish.
About the Producer
Cruda Bendita is a modern voice in Ribera del Duero — a bodega that respects tradition but embraces innovation where it matters. Precision is the guiding principle here, from hand-harvesting in the early morning to optical sorting that ensures only the best berries make it into the fermenters. Based on clay-calcareous soils, their vineyards yield fruit with natural structure and freshness, while extended ageing in French and American oak brings depth and complexity. The result? Wines that are powerful but not overblown, polished yet characterful — and increasingly recognised as some of Ribera’s best-kept secrets.
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The Crudabendita Reserva is one of Ribera del Duero’s increasingly rare gems — a wine of depth and pedigree that still remains accessibly priced. As the region’s top wines continue to climb in value, spurred by rising demand and a string of outstanding vintages like 2020, Crudabendita stands out for its quality and restraint. Aged exclusively in natural oak — nine months in new French barrels, followed by 13 months in second-year American oak — and finished with over a year in bottle, it’s a wine made with patience and precision.
Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Aug 25)
Taste
Rich, complex and beautifully layered, this Reserva offers a tapestry of flavours: ripe red and black fruits, warm spice, and subtle toasted notes. Aromas of balsamic, cocoa, coffee and liquorice weave through the palate, supported by well-integrated oak and a long, savoury finish. A classic Ribera with modern polish.
About the Producer
Cruda Bendita is a modern voice in Ribera del Duero — a bodega that respects tradition but embraces innovation where it matters. Precision is the guiding principle here, from hand-harvesting in the early morning to optical sorting that ensures only the best berries make it into the fermenters. Based on clay-calcareous soils, their vineyards yield fruit with natural structure and freshness, while extended ageing in French and American oak brings depth and complexity. The result? Wines that are powerful but not overblown, polished yet characterful — and increasingly recognised as some of Ribera’s best-kept secrets.
