CVNE Monopole Blanco 2021
Type: White
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Variety: 100% Viura
Climate: Continental climate with Mediterranean influence and extreme temperatures
Terroir: Rioja Alta is the westernmost of Rioja’s three sub-areas. It is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean’s climate. The soil in Rioja Alta is rich in iron, limestone and clay, along with nutrients deposited in the region by the tributaries of the Ebro River
Winemaking: Gentle pressing encouraged the release of free-run juice which was then fermented in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature
Color: Bright pale yellow with green hints at the rim
Nose: The nose shows aromas reminiscent of spring flowers and white fruits such as pear, apple and white currant
Palate: The palate is silky and pleasing due to the perfect balance between structure and acidity
About the Winery:
CVNE (CompañÃa VinÃcola 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
