C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Barrel Fermented Rioja Viura

8.433 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
Viura
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

8.6

Real creamy leesy drop. Floral, blossom, nectarine and peach. Med bodied, creamy texture but not overt. Quite easy drinking white Rioja. Decent

Real creamy leesy drop. Floral, blossom, nectarine and peach. Med bodied, creamy texture but not overt. Quite easy drinking white Rioja. Decent

May 23rd, 2015
Ray Vanderhoff

100% Viura. Barrel fermented. Aromas of flowers, nectarines and beeswax. The pallet features peaches, nectarines and a hint of citrus. Waxy and light creamy texture. Medium bodied. Very limited acidity but that is typical for the varietal. Not much of a mid-pallet, but a nice front pallet makes up for some of that. Touch of soap on the finish? Better the second day. Solid QPR.

100% Viura. Barrel fermented. Aromas of flowers, nectarines and beeswax. The pallet features peaches, nectarines and a hint of citrus. Waxy and light creamy texture. Medium bodied. Very limited acidity but that is typical for the varietal. Not much of a mid-pallet, but a nice front pallet makes up for some of that. Touch of soap on the finish? Better the second day. Solid QPR.

Jan 8th, 2022
Jdiebd

Instantly forgettable

Instantly forgettable

Aug 7th, 2021
William Szustak

What a lovely wine!
Never had a white Rioja before

What a lovely wine!
Never had a white Rioja before

Dec 23rd, 2020
Stephen Hemingway

Enjoyed this with salmon

Enjoyed this with salmon

May 21st, 2020
Peter Coulthard

Caroline drank it and thought was good.

Caroline drank it and thought was good.

Apr 4th, 2020
Hajime Kawasaki

辛口だが豊か。
サラダに!樽熟成させた。

辛口だが豊か。
サラダに!樽熟成させた。

Feb 17th, 2019
Mr sherry

Go to white. Cune never fails. Creamy floral fruity. Good body not too oaky. Great all round

Go to white. Cune never fails. Creamy floral fruity. Good body not too oaky. Great all round

May 1st, 2017
Gabriel Stebbing

First time drinking this since ?2009 vintage. Consistent, pleasant creamy/light vanilla, peach, and such good value right now, £7ish at Waitrose, yes I've graduated from Aldi finally

First time drinking this since ?2009 vintage. Consistent, pleasant creamy/light vanilla, peach, and such good value right now, £7ish at Waitrose, yes I've graduated from Aldi finally

Nov 27th, 2015
Marek Svanda

Hints of tropical fruit. Light, refreshing. Not as complex as expected from white Rioja. Still good.

Hints of tropical fruit. Light, refreshing. Not as complex as expected from white Rioja. Still good.

Aug 8th, 2015