Vina Real La Virgen
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted milk lamb (Lechazo), grilled ribeye steak, and aged sheep's milk cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) has been a cornerstone of Rioja winemaking since 1879. In the 1920s, they launched the Viña Real label, capturing the essence of Rioja Alavesa's distinct terroir. 'La Virgen' represents a singular expression from a prized parcel in Laserna, Laguardia, where the vines cling to clay-limestone soils under the protective shadow of the Sierra de Cantabria. This red wine is primarily crafted from Tempranillo, showcasing the elegance, bright acidity, and structured tannins typical of Alavesa. Fermented with care and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, it bridges Rioja's rich historical legacy with a modern purity of fruit. The name itself pays homage to the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual heritage of the region, where vineyards have been tended for centuries under the watchful eye of local shrines.
🍾 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, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo