CUNE CRIANZA (Red Wine)
Rioja, Spain

92 points - Wine Enthusiast
91 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Advocate

Cune: the Spanish brand responsible for Rioja's fame since 1879. Cune Crianza has been produced every year since the company was founded.

The CUNE Crianza Rioja is a Tempranillo based red wine, one of Spain's most famous grape varietals. The wine was aged in oak for 12 months and in the bottle for 6 months with regular rackings to develop its finesse. Bright cherry colour with some violet nuances. In the nose, red berries aromas. It shows an elegance in the mouth, yet very lively, with some spice back notes and a very balanced acidity. Blend: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha & Mazuelo

The history of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España began back in 1879, finding a home in the Barrio de la Estación train station in the town of Haro, Spain. Over 140 years and five generations later, the winery is still run by the same family, producing quality, artisanal and traditional wines that grace tables in more than 90 countries. An industry leader in Spain and winner of prestigious wine awards, CVNE has continued to grow while always remaining true to its objective of creating premium wines and tapping into the potential of the outstanding vineyards in its environs. The group currently has seven wineries in Spain’s principal wine-growing regions: CVNE, Imperial, Viña Real and Viñedos del Contino in Rioja, Roger Goulart in Penedés, Bela in Ribera del Duero, and Virgen del Galir in Valdeorras.

The first wine produced by CVNE took the name of the company’s initials. However, a simple and fortunate spelling error, confusing the V with a U, led to the creation of the iconic Cune brand, now the leading wine on the national market. The winery expanded its facilities in 2019, coinciding with its 140th anniversary and marking its continued commitment to producing the finest quality white, rosé and gran reserva wines.