In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • Pintxos de autor Find pintxos de autor on TableJourney →
    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.

History

The Cune Crianza is the gateway to the range, a high-volume everyday Rioja.

  1. 1879 — Cune brand established

Facts

Producer
CVNE
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

Scores

  • Tim Atkin 89 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

dry garnacha high acid mazuelo medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion picnic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with red meat price everyday still red tempranillo value pick
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