Reserva Vina Real
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, showing excellent cellaring potential.
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Classic wood-fired roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak with herbs, and aged Manchego cheese.
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First released in the 1920s, CVNE's Viña Real label pays homage to the ancient Camino Real, a historic royal road that once bordered the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa. Unlike its sibling label Imperial, which is rooted in Rioja Alta, Viña Real is the definitive expression of Rioja Alavesa's distinct terroir. Here, sheltered by the towering Sierra de Cantabria, vineyards thrive in calcium-rich clay soils. This Reserva is predominantly crafted from Tempranillo, rounded out with small portions of Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. The wine is aged for approximately 22 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels inside CVNE's architecturally stunning, gravity-fed winery in Laguardia, resulting in a seamless harmony of rich dark fruit, refined tannins, and elegant wood spice.
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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.