Cune Crianza
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Spanish tapas such as jamón ibérico, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, and hearty lentil stews.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is a cornerstone of Rioja's winemaking history, established in Haro's legendary Barrio de la Estación in 1879. The name 'Cune' itself was born from a historic typographical error, where a simple printing mistake substituted the 'V' in 'CVNE' for a 'U', creating an accidental icon. The Cune Crianza is a quintessential representation of traditional Rioja Alta, crafted predominantly from Tempranillo blended with small portions of Garnacha and Mazuelo. The grapes are sourced from clay-limestone soils that benefit from a cooling Atlantic influence, yielding a wine of bright acidity and fresh red fruit character. In accordance with Crianza regulations, the wine is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, where it develops its signature notes of sweet spices, vanilla, and subtle balsamic undertones, before completing its refinement in the bottle.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1879 by brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is one of Rioja's foundational and most prestigious historic bodegas, headquartered in the iconic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Spain. Still under the stewardship of the founding family's descendants, CVNE harmoniously bridges traditional winemaking heritage with pioneering technical innovation across its distinct estates and cellars. The estate is celebrated for crafting world-renowned, age-worthy wines characterized by elegance, structure, and balance, predominantly driven by Tempranillo and native Riojan varieties. Among its celebrated portfolio are legendary classic benchmarks such as Imperial, Viña Real, and the single-estate icon Viñedos del Contino.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo