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.
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
