"Another good buy, the 2009 Rioja Cvne Crianza (80% Tempranillo and the rest other authorized varietals) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, loads of fruit (black currants and cherries), licorice and forest floor notes, a supple texture, medium body, and considerable flavor authority as well as character. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
This famous estate (C.V.N.E.) has long held, justifiably, an esteemed reputation. Their least expensive offerings are all noteworthy choices for shrewd consumers looking for bargains."
Product Description:
"Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, 'Cvne', still sits on its original site in the Barrio de la Estacion in Haro, home of the Rioja Alta wineries. It is a land known for producing fine, elegant wines with moderate alcohol content.
Rioja Alta is the westernmost of Rioja's three sub-areas. It is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean's climate. The soil in Rioja Alta is rich in iron, limestone and clay, along with nutrients deposited in the region by the tributaries of the Ebro River. Rioja Alta is known for producing full-bodied wines with a medium alcohol content that are suitable for aging in casks, forming the basis of most red Riojas." -Winery
