C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

8.934 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.8

Darn. Not the most vibrant bottle. Bet others will show brighter intensity.

Darn. Not the most vibrant bottle. Bet others will show brighter intensity.

Feb 25th, 2016
Jason Lin

Dark cherry, leather, and plum flavors complemented by sweet oak aromas that linger well into a long finish. Structure is balanced and elegant, with a long smooth finish that belies its alcohol and tannin content. Good to drink straight out of the bottle, but flavors open up further after aerating. Excellent entry level GR from Cune

Dark cherry, leather, and plum flavors complemented by sweet oak aromas that linger well into a long finish. Structure is balanced and elegant, with a long smooth finish that belies its alcohol and tannin content. Good to drink straight out of the bottle, but flavors open up further after aerating. Excellent entry level GR from Cune

Feb 15th, 2018
Carl Tominberg

A big Wow. Excellent Rioja. Decanting adds to taste experience. 2008 was a great vintage year.

A big Wow. Excellent Rioja. Decanting adds to taste experience. 2008 was a great vintage year.

Mar 27th, 2017
Josh Armenta

Awesome temp

Awesome temp

Dec 11th, 2016
Melinda Hoffman

nez de fruits et d'épices douces, bon tannins , long en bouche

nez de fruits et d'épices douces, bon tannins , long en bouche

Oct 23rd, 2016
Pedro Nunez

Excellent

Excellent

Jun 26th, 2016
Donna Platt

Not my style, not a meat eater. If memory serves, would be really nice with fatty meat.

Not my style, not a meat eater. If memory serves, would be really nice with fatty meat.

Apr 24th, 2016
Kieran Roberts

Extremely well made offering plenty of sour red fruit still and needs more bottle age.

Extremely well made offering plenty of sour red fruit still and needs more bottle age.

Mar 9th, 2016
Dennis Turner

Didn't enjoy it as much as its sister wine - Vina Ardanza of the sane vintage. But that said it is balanced with a reasonably long and somewhat tannic finish. Good with Stilton!

Didn't enjoy it as much as its sister wine - Vina Ardanza of the sane vintage. But that said it is balanced with a reasonably long and somewhat tannic finish. Good with Stilton!

Jun 17th, 2015
Jeremiah A. Flores

Value. 2 year barrel + 3 year bottle...subtle tobacco, pedigree is there.

Value. 2 year barrel + 3 year bottle...subtle tobacco, pedigree is there.

Apr 1st, 2015