Monopole Blanco Seco
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and fresh fruit profile.
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Fresh seafood platters, grilled white fish, and classic Spanish tapas such as garlic shrimp.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), founded in Haro's legendary Barrio de la Estación in 1879, is one of Rioja's most historic producers. Among its many achievements is Monopole, first released in 1915, making it the oldest registered white wine brand in Spain. The Monopole Blanco Seco represents a fresh, vibrant, and contemporary expression of this historic label. Crafted primarily from the indigenous Viura grape grown in the cool, clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta, the wine benefits from an Atlantic-influenced continental climate that preserves its bright acidity. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without oak aging, it showcases the pure, crisp character of the grape, offering bright citrus, green apple, and white floral notes backed by a refreshing mineral finish. This wine represents a direct link to Rioja's white winemaking heritage, adapted for modern palates seeking freshness and purity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.