Seleccion Fincas
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled pork tenderloin, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), a house synonymous with Rioja's winemaking royalty since 1879, the 'Selección Fincas' represents an exciting venture into the rugged, high-altitude terroirs of Castilla y León. This red blend, dominated by the noble Tempranillo grape, captures the dramatic continental climate of the region—characterized by scorching summer days and freezing nights. CVNE applies its centuries-old blending and aging expertise to these grapes, utilizing a combination of American and French oak barrels to soften the robust tannins of the fruit. The result is a wine that bridges the gap between Rioja's traditional elegance and the bold, concentrated, and rustic charm of Castilla y León's ancient plains.
🍾 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