CVNE Cune Crianza 2019
Type: Red
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo
Rating: 90 Robert Parker Points
Climate: Continental climate with Mediterranean influence and extreme temperatures
Terroir: The grapes come from vines planted in different parts of the Rioja Alta region with different soil types, orientations and ages, and close to CVNE
Winemaking: The grapes are fermented in a 20,000-kilo stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature between 25 and 27ºC to preserve the fruit that characterises this wine. Remontage is performed every day and delestage twice during maceration. After 12 days in a vat, the grapes are pressed, and malolactic fermentation takes place in a tank. Subsequently, the wine is aged in American oak barrels for one year
Color: Bright cherry with some violet nuances
Nose: Good aromatic intensity reveals notes of red fruit and liquorice in perfect balance with vanilla and toasted notes from the American oak barrels
Palate: Elegant in the mouth, yet very lively, with some spice back notes and a very balanced acidity
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
