C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Real de Asúa Crianza Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
A nice and easy drinking red wine from Rioja. Showing red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, darkAsua Crianza 2016 Rioja chocolates, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Nicely balanced with mild complexity.
This 5 year old Crianza is very approachable now. Tangy and enjoyable by itself or with food.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$20.
A nice and easy drinking red wine from Rioja. Showing red fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, darkAsua Crianza 2016 Rioja chocolates, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Nicely balanced with mild complexity.
This 5 year old Crianza is very approachable now. Tangy and enjoyable by itself or with food.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$20.
Earthy right from the start. The subtle black currant fruit note gives way to coffee and then a mineral grit. The profile is complex, but a bit short lived.
Earthy right from the start. The subtle black currant fruit note gives way to coffee and then a mineral grit. The profile is complex, but a bit short lived.
Aug 10th, 2022
While it was easy-drinking, it may have been *too* easy-drinking. The flavors were barely present and the mouthfeel was lackluster. Could be great for someone who says they hate reds!
While it was easy-drinking, it may have been *too* easy-drinking. The flavors were barely present and the mouthfeel was lackluster. Could be great for someone who says they hate reds!
Feb 15th, 2022
On sale at Total Wine for $8.50. Very good at that price point. At its regular price point, it is just average. Not sure I understand or agree with the 91+ pts from WA.
On sale at Total Wine for $8.50. Very good at that price point. At its regular price point, it is just average. Not sure I understand or agree with the 91+ pts from WA.
Oct 7th, 2020
Falls somewhat flat. It's passable with a heavy meal, but almost undrinkable alone.
Falls somewhat flat. It's passable with a heavy meal, but almost undrinkable alone.
Sep 3rd, 2020
