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1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva
Tempranillo
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alta
- Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 69
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cct wrote: 95 points
October 28, 2023 - Double decanted in the AM. Drunk over a few hours at dinner
At first, tobacco, asphalt and deep dark fruits on the nose. With air time it gains in both he nose and the palate, adding nuance and more layers. Florals, more dark fruits, and savory ferrous notes emerge. This continues to grow int he glass over a few hours with the last glass the best. Meaty, mushroom savory notes come to the fore with time. A complex, deep serious wine drinking at peak with plenty of time in hand. Outstanding. 95
A terrific pairing with a rosemary and oregano braised pork shoulder with polenta. -
Peter Spijker Likes this wine: 93 points
April 23, 2023 - Fully soaked crumbly cork, -2cm fill level... this wine had me worried. But Rioja showed itself indestructible once again. This was still ruby (with a garnet rim) in the glass, and needed a few minutes to unfurl. After that, it showed intense cherry, strawberry, blueberry, some tea, a touch of vanilla, leather, oak and integrated tannins. This was intense, and stayed on its feet (easily) until the last drop. If you have a good bottle, this is drinking at its peak now (depending on your preference obviously)!
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empire80 Likes this wine: 93 points
March 10, 2023 - Beautiful bouquet, still a hint of strawberry fruit, fully mature, stewed tea, this is a great bottle and a bit of history.
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paulst Likes this wine: 96 points
March 1, 2023 - Earth; cherry and light licorice; vibrant; sweet finish.
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sharonandroland Likes this wine: 94 points
December 22, 2021 - In perfect condition - shining
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Pro Reviews 6
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By John Gilman
Nov/Dec 2014, Issue #54, Cuné and Contino Rioja Legendary Classics(Rioja “Viña Real” Gran Reserva- Cuné) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
May/Jun 2014, Issue #51, Recently Tasted Spanish Wines: Great Traditional Wines, A Few Overly Alcoholic Dinosaurs and More Old Rioja Notes Than Anyone Has A Right to Taste(Rioja “Viña Real” Gran Reserva- Cuné) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2011, Issue #35, Recently Tasted Spanish Wines: Great Old Rioja and An Embarrassment of Riches From Outside the Mainstream Regions(Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva- C.V.N.E.) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/15/2005 (link)(CVNE, Viña Real Gran Reserva Rioja Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
2/25/2014 (link) 94 points(C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva) Bricked medium red violet color with pale meniscus; maturing, tart cherry, baked cherry, baked raspberry, spice nose; youthful, refined, classic Rioja, cherry syrup, tart raspberry, red candy palate; will go 40-plus years; long finish
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By Richard Jennings
6/1/2011 (link) 93 points(C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva) Bricked medium dark brown red color with 2 millimeter clear meniscus; very nice, roasted, dried cherry, rich wood nose; tasty, mature but grippy, autumnal, dried cherry, walnut, roasted plum palate with firm sweet tannins; will go 20+ more years; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1970
- Type Red
- Producer C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
- Varietal Tempranillo
- Designation Viña Real Gran Reserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion La Rioja Alta
- Appellation Rioja
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 15 (2%)
- In Cellars 452 (62%)
- Consumed 260 (36%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyTempranillo
- CountrySpain
- RegionLa Rioja
- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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