{"title":"C.V.N.E. | Rioja Alta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"C.V.N.E. Vineyards in La Rioja Alta, Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_70bbce37-4a25-4b74-93a2-b6f5f2b0649d.jpg?v=1613505025\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C.V.N.E. Company, or to give it its full name, Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company) was established on the 24th of March 1879 in Haro, Rioja. It was set up by two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa, their aim was to capitalise on the flourishing new trade in wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC.V.N.E. is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family and today has three main wineries in Rioja - Cune, Viña Real and Contino - a winery in D.O. Cava, a winery in D.O Valdeorras and new winery in D.O. Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cune winery in Rioja Alta forms the heartland of C.V.N.E. The famous Haro winery produces the wines of Monopole, Cune and the much sought-after classic, Imperial. The winery and C.V.N.E. headquarters have been at the Cune site in Haro since 1879. The winery and its first cellar were built in the same year pioneering a new lighting system still in operation today. 20 years later more cellars were built incorporating an innovative new design inspired by the legendary architect, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. Rather than use conventional columns to support the ceiling, metal trusses extend from wall to wall creating an open space that significantly improves the management of the barrels in the cellar. Here the wine is produced, bottled and aged. Cune aims to produce wines that combine tradition with a continuous drive to improve wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViña Real was launched by C.V.N.E. in the 1920s and became one of the pioneering wineries to make Crianza wines in oak barrels, as well as one of the first wineries to produce age worthy wines in the Rioja Alavesa made from Tempranillo. A careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined Viña Real’s ethos ever since. A breath-taking new winery was opened in 2004 by King Juan Carlos of Spain. It is a stunningly impressive, modernist winery in Laguardia, made out of concrete, wood and stainless-steel. This state-of-the-art winery is shaped like an enormous oak vat with two tunnels drilled into the mountain. Natural light, caves dug to store the wine, cutting-edge technology such as the use of gravity and the installation of the first vertical hopper in Spain, define this monumental work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith foundations dating from the 16th century, Contino is a 62 hectare estate located in a bend on the River Ebro. Here, a particular microclimate gives a special character to the wine. The name Contino refers to the royal guard of 100 soldiers who continually, ‘de contino’, guarded the King and his family. One of their members, Don Pedro de Samaniego, was rewarded for his loyalty with the property, now home to Contino. In 1973, Contino established the concept of the ‘Bordeaux Chateau’ in Rioja, creating the first single estate Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaria Larrea was born and raised in Rioja, a place with a long winemaking tradition. Today, Maria holds the position of Technical Director for the entire C.V.N.E. group. Her responsibilities also include overseeing the winemaking of all the Cune and Imperial wines at the original winery in Haro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eC.V.N.E\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cvne.com\/\" title=\"The official website of C.V.N.E Rioja\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bodega.cvne\" title=\"Like Bodega C.V.N.E Rioja on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cvne\" title=\"Follow C.V.N.E Rioja on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cvnevino\/\" title=\"Follow CVNE Rioja on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c-v-n-e-asua-rioja-crianza-tinto","title":"C.V.N.E. 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The nose is complex and has an attractive aromatic intensity, with notes of forest fruits and liquorice integrated with aromas of coffee, vanilla, chocolate, spices and delicate smokiness from its time in barrel. The palate is ripe and structured, with silky tannins and an unctuous texture leading to a long and fruit driven finish. [#intro]A fantastic value, super juicy Rioja Crianza from the renowned stable of C.V.N.E...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.V.N.E.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39251135201347,"sku":"A22CVNEASUACRZ-1","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ASUACRIANZABT.jpg?v=1729884926"},{"product_id":"cvne-asua-rioja-reserva","title":"C.V.N.E. Asúa Rioja Reserva 2019\/20","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe C.V.N.E. Asúa Rioja Reserva is a tribute to the Real de Asúa brothers, who founded C.V.N.E. It is made entirely from rigorously selected estate-owned grapes and made in the Imperial winery. The label is designed by late Haro artist Eduardo Arroyo, making this Rioja a true reflection of Haro. Intense ruby red, bright and deep in colour. Rich, deep aromas of bramble, red autumn fruit with a hint of balsamic and warm spices from fine oak. The palate is fine, complex and long, with balanced tannins and an excellent bright finish.[#intro]Great value Rioja Reserva from the C.V.N.E stable...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.V.N.E.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39282178162755,"sku":"A19ASUARIOJARES-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AsuaReservaBottle.jpg?v=1616246228"},{"product_id":"c-v-n-e-imperial-real-de-asua-rioja","title":"C.V.N.E. 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This is a beautifully elegant blend of Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (10%) and Mazuelo (5%). Deep ruby in colour with cherry notes. Great complexity and aromatic quality of compote fruit, liquorice stick alongside those from its ageing such as spicy and balsamic aromas. The palate is smooth and silky with well defined tannins and a long and pleasant aftertaste. Imperial's capacity to age is remarkable and over the years the wine acquires complexity and nuance. Vintage after vintage, Imperials style is consistent: elegant, balanced and delicate. C.V.N.E. has vintages of Imperial dating back to 1917. [#intro]One of the finest Rioja's, vintage after vintage Imperial is beautifully elegant \u0026amp; balanced...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.V.N.E.","offers":[{"title":"Standard (75cl)","offer_id":57752906629501,"sku":"A15IMPERIALGR-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum (1.5L)","offer_id":57752906662269,"sku":"A15IMPERIALGR-2","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ImperialGRBottle.jpg?v=1617968823"},{"product_id":"cvne-contino-rioja-vina-del-olivo","title":"C.V.N.E Contino Rioja Viña del Olivo 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eContino is C.V.N.E's pioneering 62ha estate located on the banks of the Ebro n 1973 Contino became the first single estate Rioja. The pioneering 62ha estate on the bank of the Ebro with foundations dating from the 16th century. The name Contino refers to the Royal Guard of 100 soldiers who continually - 'de contino' - guarded the King. In 1973, inspired by the concept of the 'Bordeaux Château', Contino became the first single estate Rioja. The Contino Rioja Viña del Olivio is a great wine made from a small parcel of old Tempranillo and Graciano vines that surround an 800 year old olive tree on the Contino Estate. The wine is aged for 17 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, each adding complexity and its own nuance to the wine. Viña del Olivo displays great aromas of fruit with an elegant complexity and richness of tannins, highlighting the spicy hints in perfect balance with the fruity nuances. Touches of red fruit and balsamic notes like anise, mint or liquorice. The palate has great structure, rounded, with tannins of mature fruit and high quality barrels. It is a well balanced complex wine o great power and concentration. 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Deep ruby red in colour, the nose is very expressive, with fruit expression and elegance standing out. Red fruits are well integrated with spicy notes adding to the finesse. On the palate, the wine is well balanced and with a very long finish.[#intro]A high Graciano content gives incredible freshness to this single estate Riojan legend...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.V.N.E.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39312691527747,"sku":"A20CONTINORESV-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ContinoReservaBottle.jpg?v=1618055424"},{"product_id":"vina-real-rioja-gran-reserva","title":"Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva is a masterclass in marrying power with refinement. This highly respected Gran Reserva offers an elegant and age-worthy blend of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes. The nose is very elegant highlighting oaky and spicy notes together with hints of ripe red fruits. On the palate the wine is full bodied and lively with great structure and fresh acidity. The tannins are fine, polished and well integrated. The wine has great character and personality, and is complex with a long finish. 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The Viura grapes used to produce Monopole Clásico are all hand harvested from the Villalba de Rioja vineyard, near Haro in the Rioja Alta region. At the winery, the grapes were softly pressed, as they did in the '70s the must goes into concrete tanks for their debourbage, then into stainless steel tanks for the alcoholic fermentation. Once this is completed, the wine went with its lees into vats and barrels of 300 litres and 500 litres that have been previously used by two, three or more wines. The wine was then aged for around 8 months with regular tastings. The uniqueness of this wine lies in the contribution of a small quantity of manzanilla, developed by the traditional method of biological crianza under \"velo de flor\". Straw yellow in colour the nose is complex, with not only fruits such as pear, apple, white currant and white flowers but also dried fruits and spicy notes. On the palate there is salinity and an elegant acidity which provides freshness. 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At the winery fermentation took place in French oak vats. After its second fermentation, the wine was then aged in both American and French oak casks for two years, followed by another two years in bottle prior to release into market. The wine is deep garnet in colour with bluish hints at the rim. On the nose interesting aromas of wild berries and liquorice merge beautifully with notes of toffee, tobacco and undergrowth from barrel ageing. The palate reveals a wine characterised by its elegance, depth of flavour and fine, velvety tannins. The finish is long and complex. 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