This is the case with Rioja Crianza – Vina Real (CVNE). It has fruit (plenty), aging in large American barrels, complexity, and velvety tannins. As you can understand, it has the total package at this really incredible price!
In recent years Rioja has made a big turn towards elegance, trying to make wines that carry its unique style but with less extraction and less oak. Vina Real (CVNE) is one of the oldest in the region (since 1920) and follows the golden balance between the rustic and modern style of winemaking. For this very reason, they continue to age their Rioja Crianza in American barrels, but in used ones and with a milder burn. So the 13-14 months in oak barrel come to emphasize the red fruit, giving it a chocolate dimension that uplifts the set! The blend is also classic, consisting of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo, and has intoxicating cherry and strawberry aromas! The result is simply irresistible!
Rioja Crianza – Vina Real (CVNE) is the ideal red wine to accompany cheese – cold cuts platters and casual tapas!