Tasting Notes
Rioja not only produces excellent red wines but also white wines as this superb example of a white Rioja proves. Delicious aromas of apple and pears give freshness with delicate spices from the oak ageing
History
C.V.N.E, Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company), was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. Since its inception, C.V.N.E has been focused on the production and ageing of red, rosé and white wines and now comprises four wineries: Cune, Imperial, Viña Real and Contino
Regional Information
The 545 hectares of vineyards that C.V.N.E owns are distributed between the two sub regions of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa which are known for producing the very best Rioja wines. C.V.N.E has been dedicated to the environment and sustainability - they were the first wine company in Spain to achieve the double Environmental Footprint certification
Vinification Details
Modern Spanish winemaking techniques are used to produce this white wine from Rioja. Lightly pressed and fermented in American oak barrels to give a beautifully smooth wine
