Gran Reserva Vina Real
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can easily cellar for 30 years or more.
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Roasted milk-fed lamb, slow-braised beef cheeks, and aged Manchego cheese.
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First released in the 1920s, Viña Real by CVNE represents a landmark in Rioja Alavesa winemaking, named in honor of the ancient Camino Real that once ran nearby. Unlike its sibling Imperial, which is housed in Bordeaux-style bottles to signal structured power, Viña Real is famously bottled in Burgundy-shaped glass, symbolizing its softer, more elegant, and highly aromatic profile. The wine is crafted predominantly from Tempranillo grown in the clay-limestone soils of Laguardia and Elciego, complemented by small portions of Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for at least 24 months in a combination of French and American oak casks inside CVNE's state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery, this Gran Reserva marries the rich, dark fruit character of Rioja Alavesa with the complex, savory notes of long barrel and bottle aging.
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Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is a cornerstone of Rioja winemaking. Still family-controlled today, the estate is celebrated for its harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and architectural innovation, featuring a legendary cellar designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's studio. CVNE's philosophy centers on meticulous vineyard management across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, producing elegant, structurally complex wines aged in fine oak casks. The winery is globally renowned for its iconic labels, including the historic Imperial Gran Reserva, the fruit-forward Viña Real, and the single-estate expression Contino, which collectively define the pinnacle of classic Spanish Tempranillo.