Cune ‘Crianza’ Rioja

Cune Winery

2019

Rioja Rioja Alta Spain Europe

Medium intensity of maroon color. In the nose, we can find aromas of wild fruits, and licorice together with vanillas, toffees, and cocoa from the American oak barrels. Soft entrance in the mouth with rounded tannins and a slightly acidic end which leads to a long and fruity aftertaste.

A grape blend of 85% tempranillo and 15% garnacha tinta y Mazuelo.

This wine contains allergens, sulfites.

The Estate

The vineyards for Cune Crianza are located in Rioja Alta, near the CVNE winery, which means that the grapes arrive intact at the winery to be processed in optimal conditions. Approximately half of the grapes are from our own vineyards in Haro and nearby towns, while the rest are bought from grape growers in the area. We have relied on these suppliers for generations to produce Cune Crianza, and every year, we monitor and advise them through the CVNE technical team.

Wine Making

The grapes are fermented in a 20,000-kilo stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature between 25 and 27ºC to preserve the fruit that characterises this wine. Remontage is performed every day and delestage twice during maceration. After 12 days in a vat, the grapes are pressed, and malolactic fermentation takes place in a tank. Subsequently, the wine is aged in American oak barrels for one year

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with beef, lamb, veal, and poultry dishes.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Organic
• Sustainable
• Vegan
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 13.5

Wine Enthusiast – 92

"Aromas of blackberry and butterscotch set the scene for flavors of black cherry, dark plums, toffee and violet that are dropped into plush tannins. This wine slowly winds down into a bright, fruit-filled finish."

James Suckling – 91

"A delicious, early drinking crianza with berry and citrus aromas and flavors. Light to medium body, creamy tannins and a fresh finish."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate – 90

"The juicy and primary red 2019 Cune Crianza shows ripeness, at only 13.5% alcohol (they aim for 13%), but also has freshness. The oak is very subtle and integrated into the fruit that is at the front of the nose and palate. It has a touch of rusticity, an earthy touch on the palate. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo from Rioja Alta that fermented in 20,000-liter stainless steel vats and matured in used (mostly) American oak barrels for one year. They produce three million bottles of this and bottle it throughout the year. This is the wine that sets the bar in the red portfolio. Very good."

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