CVNE Rioja Crianza 2018 Half Bottle 375ml

THIS IS A HALF BOTTLE, 375ml 

CVNE (CUNE), or to give it its full name, the Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company) was established on the 24th of March 1879 in Rioja. Set up by two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa. CVNE is based in the traditional neighbourhood of the station, in the heart of the Rioja wine region. Historically, some of the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves here in order to benefit from the ease of transport via rail to the port of Bilbao, the most efficient form of transport in those days. Today the winery is the hands of the fifth generation.

The grapes for CVNE Crianza come from vineyards located in Rioja Alta, near the CVNE winery. This means that the grapes arrive intact at the winery to be processed in optimal conditions. Around 50% of the grapes are from CVNE’s own vineyards in Haro and nearby towns, while the rest are bought from grape growers in the area.

CVNE Crianza Rioja is blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Grenache and Mazuela. 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, during which it acquires its characteristic aromatic balance, fine character and overall expression.