Rioja: Bodegas Altanza
Visit a unique Rioja winery and discover Altanza, a place where wine tourism goes far beyond a tour with tastings.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2021 to 2027.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, dried herb
Palate: juicy red fruit, soft spice, supple tannin
The house's everyday Crianza: bright, juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable weeknight Rioja and one of Spain's best-selling reds.
What it pairs with
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Pintxos de autor
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A juicy Crianza is the all-rounder for a varied pintxo bar. -
Chorizo a la sidra
Cider-braised chorizo and the wine's bright fruit are an easy match. -
Grilled lamb chops
Simple grilled lamb meets the soft spice and supple tannin.
How to serve Cune Crianza
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pintxos de autor, Chorizo a la sidra, Grilled lamb chops. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cune Crianza is the gateway to the range, a high-volume everyday Rioja.
- 1879: Cune brand established
Facts
- Producer
- CVNE · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (90%), Garnacha (5%), Mazuelo (5%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 12 months in American and French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 9 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1879
Frequently asked about Cune Crianza
What does Cune Crianza taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, plum, vanilla, dried herb. On the palate, juicy red fruit, soft spice, supple tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The house's everyday Crianza: bright, juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable weeknight Rioja and one of Spain's best-selling reds.
When should I drink Cune Crianza?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cune Crianza?
Pintxos de autor is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chorizo a la sidra and Grilled lamb chops. A juicy Crianza is the all-rounder for a varied pintxo bar.
Is Cune Crianza vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Cune Crianza?
The blend is Tempranillo (90%), Garnacha (5%), Mazuelo (5%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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