Reserva Pagos Vina Real
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Typically at its peak between 8 to 20 years from the vintage, offering a superb balance of youthful fruit and complex tertiary development.
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Slow-roasted milk-fed lamb, grilled prime ribeye with rosemary, or matured sheep's milk cheeses like Manchego.
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Viña Real, a historic brand established by CVNE in the 1920s, represents the elegant, terroir-driven side of Rioja Alavesa. The name pays tribute to the ancient Camino Real that once ran near the vineyards. Sourced primarily from the clay-limestone slopes of the Sierra de Cantabria, this Reserva is crafted predominantly from Tempranillo, complemented by traditional blending partners like Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. The wine is vinified in CVNE's state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery in Laguardia, then aged for nearly two years in a combination of French and American oak casks. This meticulous process yields a classic Rioja that beautifully balances ripe red berry fruit, refined tannins, and complex notes of sweet spice, leather, and balsamic.
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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.