CVNE Cune Blanco Reserva 2019
Type: White
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Variety: 100% Viura
Climate: Continental climate with Mediterranean influence and extreme temperatures
Terroir: The Viura grapes come from 9 hectares of bush white vines planted in 1973 at 400 meters in altitude on clay-rich soils in the village of Torremontalvo. The vineyard is protected from the frost by a small mountain, Barbarroja. South-oriented and with a slight inclination
Winemaking: Grapes were picked in mid-October, a little later than normal, and the juice from the pressing of the full clusters fermented in a combination of concrete and oak vats and also some barriques. It matured in the barrels for 18 months
Color: Pale yellow with golden glints
Nose: Aroma of white fruit, white flowers, spices, smoky notes
Palate: Tasty yet elegant on the palate with floral and citrusy notes
About the Winery:
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo, the company has been an integral part of the Rioja region’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. With their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, CVNE has been one of Rioja’s most reliable sources of high-quality wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asúa brothers, now represented by the fifth generation with current CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra.
Since its founding, CVNE’s goal has been to increase the scope of production while maintaining the level of quality on which its reputation was built. Forty years after the original bodega was created, CVNE expanded into the Alavesa region. Today, CVNE is comprised of three separate bodegas: Cune, Viña Real, and Contino. Each of the three estates produces a distinct style of wine from a distinct terroir, and each of their flagship bottlings occupies a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great Spanish wine
