Seleccion de Fincas Crianza
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, hearty lentil stews, and cured Spanish cheeses like Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), a historic pillar of Spanish winemaking founded in 1879, brings its centuries of expertise from Rioja to the rugged, high-altitude terroirs of Castilla y León with the Selección de Fincas Crianza. Crafted predominantly from Tempranillo (Tinta del País), this wine showcases the dramatic continental climate of the Duero river basin, where extreme diurnal temperature shifts preserve vibrant acidity while developing deep, concentrated fruit flavors. Aged meticulously in a combination of American and French oak barrels for at least 12 months, it marries the traditional Spanish elegance CVNE is famous for with the bold, robust character of Castilla y León's ancient soils. The result is a beautifully structured red that balances ripe dark berries, sweet spices, and earthy undertones.
🍾 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 (Tinto Fino min 75%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec