Monopole Clasico Blanco
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 15 years from the vintage release, as its unique structure and slight oxidative character allow it to age with exceptional grace.
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Salty Spanish tapas such as Jamón Ibérico and green olives, roasted or grilled white fish like turbot, and aged hard cheeses such as Manchego.
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CVNE's Monopole is Spain's oldest registered white wine brand, first created in 1915. The 'Clásico' bottling is a magnificent resurrection of a lost historic style from the 1960s and 1970s. Traditionally, white Rioja struggled with low acidity, so CVNE's winemakers devised a brilliant, unorthodox solution: they blended a small percentage of biological Sherry (Manzanilla from Sanlúcar de Barrameda) into the Viura base wine before aging it in neutral oak casks. This historic practice, revived today, infuses the wine with a unique saline complexity, chamomile aromas, and a bone-dry, nutty character. Fermented and aged on its lees in large, seasoned oak barrels, it represents a living museum of Rioja's winemaking heritage, marrying the fresh, floral qualities of high-altitude Rioja Alta Viura with the savory, coastal whisper of Andalusian flor.
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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.