Gran Reserva
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage date, though exceptional vintages can continue to evolve beautifully for several decades.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Classic roasted lamb, slow-cooked beef stews, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Crafted by the historic Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), founded in Haro's legendary Barrio de la Estación in 1879, this Gran Reserva is a benchmark of traditional Rioja. The winery's name itself carries a touch of historical whimsy, as the brand 'Cune' famously originated from a simple typographical error where the 'V' in CVNE was misread as a 'U'. Sourced primarily from old vines in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta, this wine is a classic blend dominated by Tempranillo, supported by Graciano and Mazuelo. Following strict Gran Reserva traditions, it undergoes extended aging in American and French oak casks followed by years of refinement in the bottle. This meticulous process coaxes out complex tertiary aromas of dried cherries, leather, sweet spices, and balsamic notes, framed by silky tannins and a vibrant, refreshing acidity that speaks to the region's cool-climate influences.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) blev grundlagt i 1879 af brødrene Raimundo og Eusebio Real de Asúa og er et af Riojas mest prestigefyldte og historiske vinhuse, med base i det ikoniske Barrio de la Estación i Haro. Vingården drives den dag i dag af grundlæggernes efterkommere, som forener klassiske vinfremstillingstraditioner med nytænkende innovation på tværs af husets forskellige ejendomme og kældre. CVNE er berømt for at skabe verdensklasse, lagringsdygtige vine med fokus på elegance, struktur og balance, hvor Tempranillo og andre lokale Rioja-druer spiller hovedrollen. Porteføljen rummer legendariske milepæle som Imperial, Viña Real og enkeltmarksvinen Viñedos del Contino.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo