Real de Asua Carromaza
⏳ Drinking Window
2028 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak with rosemary, and aged sheep's milk cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, this cuvée pays homage to the winery's pioneering founders. Real de Asúa Carromaza is a single-vineyard expression sourced from the Carromaza plot in Haro, Rioja Alta. This high-altitude vineyard, characterized by its chalky clay-limestone soils and cool Atlantic-influenced microclimate, yields Tempranillo of exceptional purity, structure, and tension. Fermented in small oak vats and aged in fine French oak barrels, the wine represents a harmonious bridge between CVNE's century-old heritage and a contemporary, terroir-driven focus on single-plot identity. It embodies the elegance, vibrant acidity, and deep mineral character typical of Haro's finest terroirs.
🍾 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
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo