2021 Vina Real Reserva
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Tasting notes
The 2021 Reserva, from Laguardia and Elciego in Rioja Alta, was aged 18 months in new and one-year-old 225-liter barrels. Composed of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, it opens with black fruit and evident oak accented by chocolate and vanilla. On the palate, juicy chalky notes meet fine-grained tannins, while freshness offsets the enveloping texture and adds agility. A lightly expectorant nuance lingers on the finish, pleasantly extending the flavor.
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
About the producer
CVNE, or Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company), is one of Rioja’s leading names. With its various brands – Cune, Viña Real, Contino and Imperial – CVNE produces both large volumes and high quality, with its Imperial Gran Reserva one of the region’s finest wines.