Seco Reserva Blanco
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage release, as these traditionally crafted white Reservas possess extraordinary structure and longevity.
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Slow-roasted poultry, rich baked fish dishes like turbot in butter sauce, and aged sheep's milk cheeses.
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CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), founded in 1879 in Haro's legendary Barrio de la Estación, is a cornerstone of Rioja's winemaking history. The Seco Reserva Blanco represents the estate's mastery of the traditional, long-aged white Rioja style. Crafted predominantly from Viura, the wine undergoes extensive aging in oak casks within historic cellars, some of which were designed by the studio of Gustave Eiffel. This patient, traditional aging imparts a deep golden hue and a complex aromatic profile of dried stone fruits, toasted nuts, chamomile, and beeswax, all supported by Rioja's characteristic bright acidity. It is a liquid testament to the historic white wines of Spain that beautifully defy time.
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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.