CVNE Rioja Gran Reserva 2015 2-Btl Gift Set w/ Decanter

Rioja, Spain Vinous 93 points! James Suckling 94 points! CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo, the company has been an integral part of the Rioja region’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. Cune is the winery where the company began in 1879. It still sits on its original site, Barrio de la Estación, in Haro, Rioja Alta, directly next to the train station. They produce white, rosé, crianza, and reserva wines, sourced almost entirely from Alta fruit. Additionally, Cune produces a sub-label called Imperial (named for the original half-liter “Imperial pint” bottling) which releases Reserva and Gran Reserva bottings in exceptional years. • 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo • 36 months of age in American & French oak • Hand selected grapes from “Rioja Alta” subzone • 36 additional months of age in bottle “Glistening ruby. Expansive red and blue fruit, pipe tobacco, potpourri and baking spice aromas, with vanilla and smoky mineral notes slowly emerging. Sappy and gently chewy on the palate, offering spice-accented black raspberry, bitter cherry and rose pastille flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Shows sharp focus and repeating florality on the long, subtly tannic finish, which leaves behind notes of candied blue fruits and cola.”—Vinous, 93 points! “Blackberry, bark and wet-earth aromas follow through to a medium body with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish with hints of chocolate, and vanilla to the dark fruit. Tempranillo. Drink or hold.”—James Suckling, 94 points! Enjoy CVNE Rioja Gran Reserva over the next 8-10 years with roast pork, lamb, grilled steak, paella, and aged cheeses.