{"product_id":"2018-cvne-vina-real-rioja-reserva","title":"2018 CVNE \"Viña Real\" Rioja Reserva","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFirst created in 1920, \"Viña Real\" is CVNE's legendary historic marque dedicated entirely to the cooler, Atlantic-influenced terroir of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/b\u003e. While the classic Imperial line hails from Rioja Alta, Viña Real was pioneering for using a traditional Burgundy-shaped bottle rather than a Bordeaux bottle, intentionally highlighting the silkier, more perfumed, and elegant character of fruit grown around the hilltop town of Laguardia. Today, the wines are produced in a dedicated state-of-the-art gravity-flow winery designed by architect Philippe Mazières, carved directly into the Cerro de la Mesa hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage in Rioja was a classical, Atlantic-leaning year marked by cooler temperatures and a long, slow ripening cycle that produced exceptional aromatics and fresh natural acidity. Sourced from high-altitude, dry-farmed bush vines rooted in chalky clay-limestone terraces, the blend is dominated by ~90% Tempranillo complemented by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Vinified with native yeasts and aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by extended bottle resting, it offers an aristocratic bouquet: dried red cherries, wild blackberries, leather, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar box, vanilla bean, and crushed limestone, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Interesting plum, smoke, forest floor and oyster shell aromas. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with subtle notes of matchstick, sandalwood and fresh berries. Minerally. Juicy and savory.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eA century-old heritage benchmark dedicated to the high-elevation limestone soils of Rioja Alavesa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eBottled traditionally in Burgundy glass to signify its aromatic elegance, silkiness, and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eBalanced maturation across both French and American oak yields classic vanilla, cedar, and spice without obscuring vibrant red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eThe cooler 2018 vintage emphasizes freshness, fine-grained structure, and effortless food compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eServe at cool room temperature between 60°F and 64°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eDecant for 30 to 45 minutes to let the cedar, leather, and dark red fruit aromatics unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003ePour into bordeaux stems to frame its structural lines and expansive bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003ePair with wood-grilled lamb chops (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003echuletillas al sarmiento\u003c\/i\u003e), roasted pork tenderloin, jamón Ibérico, or aged Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/VINA_REAL_CUNE.jpg?v=1794056080\" alt='2018 CVNE \"Viña Real\" Rioja Reserva' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARANO LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452057661494,"sku":"SOMM2611-CVNE16RIO-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018CVNE_VinaReal_RiojaReserva.png?v=1793729951","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2018-cvne-vina-real-rioja-reserva","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}