Altogether appealing. Complex and rich in flavor, with ripe, chocolaty, plummy flavors accented by anise and smoke. Firmly tannic, but smooth- textured, and the finish lingers... (3/ 1990)
Vina Real is one of the three wineries that make up the Cune family of Rioja producers. The Viņa Real label has existed since the 1920's, producing wines showcasing the character of Rioja Alavesa. However, it gained its own winery, an impressive feat of modern architecture designed by French architect Philippe Mazieres, in 2004 when the facility was designed and built exclusively for the production of Viņa Real wines. The best fruit from the best Alavesa plots are selected for the Gran Reserva. According to tradition, initial fermentation takes place in a neutral vessal with frequent skin contact, finishing with malolactic fermentation is carried out in French and American oak barrels. It is then transferred to first to ask for the required extended aging, and then to bottle. Gran Reservas from top vintages can age decades.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2001 La Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Especial Rioja $29.99
2008 Mas Codina Cava Brut Reserva Penedès $12.99
1999 Bodegas Puelles Gran Reserva Rioja $19.99
2001 Marques de Legarda Gran Reserva Rioja $29.99
2001 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Reserva Rioja $39.99
