Monopole Clasico Gran Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast chicken with wild mushrooms, mature sheep's milk cheeses, and baked turbot or cod in a rich butter sauce.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE's Monopole, first registered in 1915, holds the distinction of being Spain's oldest active white wine brand. In the mid-20th century, CVNE utilized a legendary winemaking technique to add structure, acidity, and stability to the Viura grape: they conditioned the wine with a small percentage of Sherry (Manzanilla) sourced from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, aging the blend in traditional oak casks. Decades later, CVNE revived this historic, artisanal method to create the Monopole Clásico. The Gran Reserva tier represents the ultimate expression of this revival. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards in Rioja Alta, the wine is primarily Viura blended with a touch of Manzanilla, then subjected to extensive aging in neutral oak casks. This unique process yields a white wine of extraordinary complexity, characterized by a savory, saline edge, nutty undertones, and a remarkably vibrant acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1879 by brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is one of Rioja's foundational and most prestigious historic bodegas, headquartered in the iconic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Spain. Still under the stewardship of the founding family's descendants, CVNE harmoniously bridges traditional winemaking heritage with pioneering technical innovation across its distinct estates and cellars. The estate is celebrated for crafting world-renowned, age-worthy wines characterized by elegance, structure, and balance, predominantly driven by Tempranillo and native Riojan varieties. Among its celebrated portfolio are legendary classic benchmarks such as Imperial, Viña Real, and the single-estate icon Viñedos del Contino.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca