C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Monopole Rioja Blanco Seco Viura
La Rioja, Spain
Goldddddd! Earthy. Apple. This is... nuts. No really, it's nutty.
Goldddddd! Earthy. Apple. This is... nuts. No really, it's nutty.
Aug 11th, 2023
An easy drinking white wine from Rioja.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity.
Nice balance and elegant
Showing apples, pears, light wood, earth and minerals.
A little watery on the finish.
This 4 year old is drinking much younger than it is, and might be better in a few years.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25.
An easy drinking white wine from Rioja.
Light to medium in body with medium acidity.
Nice balance and elegant
Showing apples, pears, light wood, earth and minerals.
A little watery on the finish.
This 4 year old is drinking much younger than it is, and might be better in a few years.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25.
Does not have the same character, complexity, and structure as 15 and 17 but still very interesting.
Does not have the same character, complexity, and structure as 15 and 17 but still very interesting.
Sep 12th, 2020
Very distinct sherry-like characteristics so of course I loved it!!
Very distinct sherry-like characteristics so of course I loved it!!
Jun 20th, 2020
Pale gold; medium minus intensity aromas of oxidized yellow apple skin, cinnamon, cloves, almond skin, yeast; fully developed; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of yellow apple, cinnamon, clove
Pale gold; medium minus intensity aromas of oxidized yellow apple skin, cinnamon, cloves, almond skin, yeast; fully developed; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of yellow apple, cinnamon, clove
May 10th, 2018No need to open a fino sherry and a dry white when an ideal hybrid is available. Craving this little gem all week.
No need to open a fino sherry and a dry white when an ideal hybrid is available. Craving this little gem all week.
2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2018
Completely obsessed with this. Has that waxy and honeyed lemon of old Lopez. Fresh burst of citrus spritz. Then slapped with that salinity of the manzanilla. So damn good.
Completely obsessed with this. Has that waxy and honeyed lemon of old Lopez. Fresh burst of citrus spritz. Then slapped with that salinity of the manzanilla. So damn good.
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2021Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, green apple, apple skin, almond skin, salinity; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very complex and well balanced, outstanding
Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, green apple, apple skin, almond skin, salinity; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very complex and well balanced, outstanding
1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2021
Pale lemon (golden edges) with aromas of stone fruits and floral spice notes, 2nd vintage in 35 years! An unusual blend of Viura with 5% Manzanilla sherry (bringing biological component), on palate flavors of apple & pear with nutty spice character adding subtle yeasty tones. Long finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Very nice!
Pale lemon (golden edges) with aromas of stone fruits and floral spice notes, 2nd vintage in 35 years! An unusual blend of Viura with 5% Manzanilla sherry (bringing biological component), on palate flavors of apple & pear with nutty spice character adding subtle yeasty tones. Long finish ending with nutty mineral tones. Very nice!
1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2019