This delicious Tempranillo-driven red comes from the high foothills of the Cantabrian mountain range, which separates the Rioja region from the Atlantic coast. Founded in 1920 by the iconic CUNE wine company, the Vina Real winery focuses on the Rioja Alavesa area (CUNE is based in Rioja Alta), a terrain known for wines with concentrated, savory-tinged fruit, heightened aromatic intensity, a mouthwatering, crystalline vibrancy, and chalky tannins that coat the edges of the mouth. That character marries well with Rioja's tradition of extended aging in small, new oak barrels, which soften the fruit's rugged intensity, and weaves in complimentary accents of cedar, baking spices, toasty vanilla and creamy cocoa. Tempranillo drives this wine's character, but 10% of it is the traditional combination of Garnacha (aka Grenache), Mazuelo (aka Carignan) and Graciano for a little extra dimension and that classic Riojan sense of balance. In 2017, the hot, dry vintage broke the record for how quickly the fruit reached full ripeness, and result here is immediate and irresistible with its particularly rich and concentrated expression paired with Alavesa's crystalline acidity.
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "A juicy red with lots of blackberry, chocolate and light oak aromas and flavors. Mushroom and cedar, too. It’s full-bodied, layered and very rich with a flavorful, savory finish..."
Cune has been a long time staff and customer favorite from Rioja. Over the years we have had the privilege of tasting their Gran Reservas as far back as the 50’s. Our reactions are always the same, we ooh and awe, treasuring every sip. Cune is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, the company has been an integral part of Rioja’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asúa brothers and remains a constant in the cultural iconography of Spain. Their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, has made them one of Rioja’s most reliable sources for high quality wine.
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "A juicy red with lots of blackberry, chocolate and light oak aromas and flavors. Mushroom and cedar, too. It’s full-bodied, layered and very rich with a flavorful, savory finish..."
Cune has been a long time staff and customer favorite from Rioja. Over the years we have had the privilege of tasting their Gran Reservas as far back as the 50’s. Our reactions are always the same, we ooh and awe, treasuring every sip. Cune is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, the company has been an integral part of Rioja’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asúa brothers and remains a constant in the cultural iconography of Spain. Their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, has made them one of Rioja’s most reliable sources for high quality wine.
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