Seleccion Fincas Crianza
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled red meats, roasted lamb, and aged Spanish cheeses such as Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE, historically known as Cune due to an iconic nineteenth-century typographical error, brings its legendary winemaking pedigree to the high-altitude plains of Castilla y Leon with the Seleccion Fincas Crianza. This expressive red wine is crafted primarily from Tempranillo, sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the region. The continental climate, characterized by hot days and cool nights, imparts a vibrant acidity and deep red fruit concentration. Aged in oak barrels to achieve its Crianza status, the wine beautifully balances ripe cherry and plum flavors with subtle notes of vanilla, sweet spice, and toasted oak, representing a modern expression of classic Spanish heritage.
🍾 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