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

Real de Asua Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.18 ratings
-no pro ratings
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
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
Jakub Kalinowski

A very decent Rioja, somewhere between the modern and very traditional.
Fresh, ripe cherries, a touch of tobacco, cigar box, a whiff of herbs.
Great balance on the palate, very fine, dust like tannins, juicy acidity and a generous dollop of ripe fruit with a touch of vanilla and roast meat as well.
Fresh, juicy, complete and quite elegant.
A perfect match for a flank steak!
And, on top, this closes down after the first pour, so clearly has some years ahead. At 12€ - this is a steal!

A very decent Rioja, somewhere between the modern and very traditional.
Fresh, ripe cherries, a touch of tobacco, cigar box, a whiff of herbs.
Great balance on the palate, very fine, dust like tannins, juicy acidity and a generous dollop of ripe fruit with a touch of vanilla and roast meat as well.
Fresh, juicy, complete and quite elegant.
A perfect match for a flank steak!
And, on top, this closes down after the first pour, so clearly has some years ahead. At 12€ - this is a steal!

Sep 1st, 2021
Joe Christenson

Dusty and dry. Bright cherry fruit underneath ripe green pepper and unripe plum. Surprisingly silky mouthfeel with a nicely balanced acidity. But the odd combination of green vegetable and underripe fruit render it tougher to enjoy. Assuming it’ll get better with some age.

Dusty and dry. Bright cherry fruit underneath ripe green pepper and unripe plum. Surprisingly silky mouthfeel with a nicely balanced acidity. But the odd combination of green vegetable and underripe fruit render it tougher to enjoy. Assuming it’ll get better with some age.

Jun 12th, 2021
Christopher Perez

Christopher had this 2 years ago

Christopher had this 2 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2022
S T
9.1

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Feb 28th, 2022
Sean Townley

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Feb 20th, 2022
Peter Prizio

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Dec 12th, 2021
Paul Stoffel

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Aug 30th, 2021
Jan G
9.5

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Aug 24th, 2021