Rioja: CVNE Winery guided visit and wine tasting
With this visit, you can discover centuries-old wines in the Wine Cemetery, personalize bottles, and taste unique flavors at the Wine Bar, among other activities.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2035.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Atkin reviewed 2022 | 2017 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red and black cherry, cedar, dried herb, spice
Palate: dark fruit, fine tannin, savoury, fresh
A four-grape Reserva-style blend showcasing the classic Rioja varieties together: balanced, savoury and modern from the Briones estate.
What it pairs with
- Cordero asado al sarmiento Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.More wines for lamb →
- Chuleton de buey a la brasa A thick aged-beef chop over embers meets the wine's savoury oak and grip.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
- Jamon iberico Cured Iberian ham echoes the wine's dried-cherry and leather register.More wines for ham →
With cheese
How to serve Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cordero asado al sarmiento, Chuleton de buey a la brasa, Jamon iberico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Coleccion 4 Varietales blends the four classic Rioja red grapes, the estate's signature red.
- 2005Coleccion 4 Varietales introduced
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Vivanco · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (5%), Mazuelo (5%), Garnacha (5%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French and American oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales
What does Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales taste like?
On the nose, red and black cherry, cedar, dried herb, spice. On the palate, dark fruit, fine tannin, savoury, fresh. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A four-grape Reserva-style blend showcasing the classic Rioja varieties together: balanced, savoury and modern from the Briones estate.
When should I drink Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales?
Cordero asado al sarmiento is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey a la brasa and Jamon iberico. Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.
Is Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales 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 Vivanco Coleccion 4 Varietales?
The blend is Tempranillo (85%), Graciano (5%), Mazuelo (5%), Garnacha (5%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.
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