Cune Rioja Reserva 2020/21

Though it’s nearly 150 years old, CVNE is still run by the family of the brothers who founded it. Rioja is all about the oak ageing – so it’s strange to think that back in 1900 most wineries sold their wines as soon as possible. But the brothers changed this – creating an incredible ageing capacity of 80,000 bottles in their new winery. This Reserva reflects that focus on ageing. Rich. Warm. Vanilla-spiced. It’s aged in oak barrels for 50% longer than it legally needs to be, giving it more finesse, more coconut spice, more softness. It’s delicious – ideal with roast lamb or Spanish-style beef steaks. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award for the 2017 vintage.