2009 Vina Real Gran Reserva
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The really impressive 2009 Rioja Gran Reserva is a classic among classics, mainly Tempranillo with just 5% Graciano, the wine fermented in stainless steel and matured in new barriques for 24 with rackings every four months. This is a ripe and powerful wine but not heavy. It has developed aromas of incense and smoked cured meat, sour cherries, plenty of spices that are almost curry-like. The palate shows good concentration, but it's medium-bodied with very fine tannins and good freshness. It is more than I expected, and to be honest for a Gran Reserva and for the quality it delivers, this is very fairly priced. 20,000 bottles produced.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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The really impressive 2009 Rioja Gran Reserva is a classic among classics, mainly Tempranillo with just 5% Graciano, the wine fermented in stainless steel and matured in new barriques for 24 with rackings every four months. This is a ripe and powerful wine but not heavy. It has developed aromas of incense and smoked cured meat, sour cherries, plenty of spices that are almost curry-like. The palate shows good concentration, but it's medium-bodied with very fine tannins and good freshness. It is more than I expected, and to be honest for a Gran Reserva and for the quality it delivers, this is very fairly priced. 20,000 bottles produced. Viña Real has always been a brand from CVNE, but produced from a separate company since 1943. As it now has its own winery in Rioja Alavesa by Contino, it's taking an even more independent personality. The wines are distinctly different form the Imperial range, with a great value Crianza and a Gran Reserva going back to where it belongs among the best classical long aged reds from Rioja. Apr 2015, eRobertParker.com
About the producer
CVNE, or Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company), is one of Rioja’s leading names. With its various brands – Cune, Viña Real, Contino and Imperial – CVNE produces both large volumes and high quality, with its Imperial Gran Reserva one of the region’s finest wines.