Cune Roble
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Spanish tapas such as jamón ibérico and croquetas, grilled pork chops, or medium-aged cheeses like Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), a legendary winery founded in Haro in 1879 whose famous brand name 'Cune' famously arose from a simple clerical misspelling of its initials, this Cune Roble represents a modern, vibrant expression of Spanish Tempranillo. Sourced from the high-altitude, sun-drenched vineyards of Castilla y León, this wine benefits from a continental climate characterized by dramatic diurnal temperature swings, preserving a bright, energetic acidity. The term 'Roble' denotes a short period of oak aging—typically a few months in barrel—which rounds out the tannins and introduces subtle hints of vanilla and sweet spice without overshadowing the primary, juicy red fruit characteristics of cherry and blackberry. It is a testament to CVNE's ability to blend century-old winemaking heritage with a fresh, contemporary style.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1879 in Haro's iconic Barrio de la Estación by brothers Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) stands as an architectural and viticultural pillar of DOCa Rioja. Still stewarded by fifth-generation descendants under CEO Víctor Urrutia, the historic house commands premier vineyard parcels across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, rooted primarily in calcareous clay and alluvial gravel under an Atlantic-moderated continental climate. CVNE has historically driven technical modernizations, incorporating gravity-flow winemaking, Eiffel-engineered cellars, and early concrete fermentation vats alongside classical oak maturation. Viticulture emphasizes environmental stewardship, evidenced by active membership in International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). The house crafts legendary expressions, from the flagship Imperial Gran Reserva and the singular Real de Asúa to pioneering whites such as Viña Real Blanco, Monopole Clásico, and the scarce Corona Gran Reserva, reflecting balance, age-worthiness, and traditional Spanish winemaking precision.
🍇 Grapes
Tempranillo (Tinto Fino min 75%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec