Cune Ecológico 2021 is a red wine made following the principles of organic farming. Plant-based treatments, native yeasts, and a somewhat peculiar fermentation process resulted in a fruity and powerful wine, suitable for vegans.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
10% Graciano, 60% Garnacha tinta, 30% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
Barriques bordelesas de roble
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
6 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.5
General Information
Cune Ecológico 2021 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca. Rioja produced by Bodegas CVNE using grapes from vineyards located in the towns of Haro and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Undoubtedly, two of the best areas in Rioja for vine cultivation. A wine that adheres to the basic principles of sustainable agriculture, embracing the most ancestral traditions in winemaking. This type of agriculture is characterized by a rigorous respect for the environment, favoring organic and plant-based fertilizers while avoiding all practices that might alter the natural balance of the soil and its surroundings.
Following these principles, at Bodegas CVNE, the harvest is done by hand, and the grapes are kept at 12ºC for 12 hours to prevent oxidation of the must and to preserve the vibrancy of its ruby red color. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts at a constant temperature of 24ºC, enhancing the aromatic range of the different varieties. Additionally, its aging in oak barrels for 6 months adds complexity and volume, providing the wine with spicy notes on the nose that blend harmoniously with the intensity of red fruit.
Cune Ecológico 2021 is a perfect wine to pair with rice dishes, meats, aged cheeses, and ham.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it shows a ruby red color with good depth.
With high intensity, on the nose it stands out for its aromatic range of forest fruits such as currants, blackberries, and wild berries.
On the palate, the red fruit notes prevail once again, perfectly integrated with floral hints and spicy nuances from its time in wood. It is a balanced wine with a long finish.
The winery
The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España is one of the great symbols of the Estación de Haro neighborhood, the great capital of Rioja wine. Founded in 1879 by the brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, CVNE (as it is known worldwide) can proudly claim to have remained at the top throughout its history. Ten years after its creation, the winery inaugurated an impressive barrel hall designed by the studio of Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. By 1900, it was already producing nearly 80,000 bottles, an unthinkable feat for the time. The 20th century established CVNE as an institution of Spanish wine.
Over 140 years, it has successfully combined tradition and innovation to create wines that today are the standard-bearers of Rioja reds and have garnered international critical acclaim. Its Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 made history when it was chosen as Wine of the Year 2013 by the prestigious American magazine Wine Spectator, marking the first time a Spanish wine received this recognition.
Since its foundation, CVNE has expanded its heritage and grown with avant-garde projects at different times in its history, such as the creation of Viñedos del Contino or Viña Real.