Cune Gran Reserva 2018

This dry red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja is crafted by the historic CVNE winery. It offers aromas of fresh red fruits, plums, vanilla, and sweet spices, complemented by a medium body, silky tannins, and a balanced finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
• D.O. / Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja
• Winery: CVNE
• Soil / Altitude: Clayey and stony, average vine age of 45 years
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 24 months in oak barrels, minimum 3 years in bottle

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from estate vineyards in Torremontalbo, featuring bush-trained vines with an average age of 45 years. The soils are predominantly clayey and stony, with south and east orientations that ensure balanced ripening for Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following manual harvesting and cold maceration, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wine then undergoes 24 months of aging in French and American oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three years of bottle refinement.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a classic, elegant cellaring wine for your collection, this red is an excellent choice. Its structure and freshness will allow it to develop beautifully over the coming years. You can buy Cune Gran Reserva 2018 online directly from our shop to enjoy the authentic character of Rioja.