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		<title>CUNE Colección de la Familia Don Eusebio Rioja Gran Reserva DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/cvne-coleccion-de-la-familia-don-eusebio-rioja-gran-reserva-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1879, the Real de Asúa brothers arrived in Haro to embark on what would become one of the longest-standing histories in the wine world. A trip initially taken for health reasons led to the creation of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.) in the iconic Barrio de la Estación railway station. The first wine produced by CVNE was named after its initials. A simple orthographic mistake where the V was written as U resulted in the creation of the Cune brand.
<p class="p1">The CUNE Colección de la Familia Don Eusebio Rioja Gran Reserva 2019<!--TgQPHd&#124;&#124;&#124;[]--> is an exceptional, deeply traditional Spanish red wine that pays tribute to Eusebio Real de Asúa<!--TgQPHd&#124;&#124;&#124;[]-->, one of the original brothers who founded the legendary winery in 1879. Representing the pinnacle of the standard CUNE line, this limited-release Gran Reserva<!--TgQPHd&#124;&#124;&#124;[]--> undergoes a massive 5-year maturation process<!--TgQPHd&#124;&#124;&#124;[]--> before it ever leaves the cellars.</p>
<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano &#38; Mazuelo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CUNE-Coleccion-de-la-Familia-Don-Eusebio-Rioja-Gran-Reserva-DOCa-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby red with clear garnet shades.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Intense and fragrantly expressive. It leads with deep aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, followed by tertiary notes of vanilla, toasted spices, forest floor, and wild mushrooms.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Medium-to-full-bodied with an energetic, linear focus. The long ageing in bottle have smoothed out the edges, offering a velvety texture, balanced acidity, and a very long, persistent finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
24 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, followed by 36 months of refining in bottle.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Beautifully paired with savory, rich dishes such as leg of lamb seasoned with rosemary, grilled steaks or aged Manchego cheese.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">93pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4532" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-300x39.png" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-300x39.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-600x78.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-1024x132.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-768x99.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-1536x199.png 1536w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo.png 1733w" alt="" width="200" height="26" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts</strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></a></strong></h4>
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		<title>CUNE Colección de la Familia Rioja Reserva DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/cvne-coleccion-de-la-familia-rioja-reserva-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1879, the Real de Asúa brothers arrived in Haro to embark on what would become one of the longest-standing histories in the wine world. A trip initially taken for health reasons led to the creation of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.) in the iconic Barrio de la Estación railway station. The first wine produced by CVNE was named after its initials. A simple orthographic mistake where the V was written as U resulted in the creation of the Cune brand.
<p class="p1"><span class="yADgie" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &#34;Google Sans&#34;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(22, 23, 26);">S</span><span class="yADgie" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &#34;Google Sans&#34;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(22, 23, 26);">ourced from premium estates across Rioja, the CUNE Colección de la Familia Rioja Reserva is a specific cuvée that delivers the meticulous balance of old-school wood aging and vibrant primary fruit that defines the CUNE house style.</span></p>
<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha Tinta, Graciano and Mazuelo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2021

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CUNE-Coleccion-de-la-Familia-Rioja-Reserva-DOCa-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Bright, attractive garnet hue.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The bouquet shows notable aromatic complexity, with wild berry fruit interwoven with notes of liquorice, sweet spice, vanilla and cocoa from well-judged oak maturation.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, the wine opens smoothly before broadening across the mid-palate, supported by well-integrated yet firm tannins. A touch of acidity provides lift and balance, leading to along, fruit-driven finish with persistent length.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
18 months in American and French oak.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Exceptionally versatile, this Reserva is matching well with a wide range of dishes, from hearty fish to meats to aged cheeses.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">93pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">92pts <a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4532" src="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-300x39.png" alt="" width="200" height="26" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-300x39.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-600x78.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-1024x132.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-768x99.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo-1536x199.png 1536w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TimAtkin-Logo.png 1733w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">91pts</strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></a></strong></h4>
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		<title>CUNE Crianza Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/cvne-crianza-rioja-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1879, the Real de Asúa brothers arrived in Haro to embark on what would become one of the longest-standing histories in the wine world. A trip initially taken for health reasons led to the creation of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.) in the iconic Barrio de la Estación railway station. The first wine produced by CVNE was named after its initials. A simple orthographic mistake where the V was written as U resulted in the creation of the Cune brand.
<p class="p1">Cune Crianza has been produced every year since the company was founded.</p>
<p class="p1">The vineyards for Cune Crianza are located in Rioja Alta, near the CVNE winery, which means that the grapes arrive intact at the winery to be processed in optimal conditions. Approximately half of the grapes are from the vineyards in Haro and nearby towns, while the rest are bought from grape growers in the area.</p>
<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and Mazuelo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CUNE-Crianza-Rioja-DOCa-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Bright garnet in colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Cune Crianza displays an expressive nose with vibrant notes of red fruit and liquorice, elegantly balanced by the sweet nuances of ageing in American oak.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, it’s smooth and approachable, with a fresh, lingering, fruit-driven finish that invites another sip.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
The wine is aged for 12 months in American oak barrels that have been used for several previous vintages. This ageing process imparts the aromatic balance, finesse and overall expression that characterise CVNE Crianza.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
A versatile wine, ideal for pairing with a wide range of Mediterranean dishes.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">91pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">90pts <a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" alt="" width="150" height="80" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h4>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">90pts <a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Antonio-Galloni-Vinous.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1177" src="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Antonio-Galloni-Vinous-300x85.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="42" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Antonio-Galloni-Vinous-300x85.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Antonio-Galloni-Vinous.jpg 568w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h4>
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		<title>CUNE Blanco Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/cvne-blanco-rioja-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1879, the Real de Asúa brothers arrived in Haro to embark on what would become one of the longest-standing histories in the wine world. A trip initially taken for health reasons led to the creation of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.) in the iconic Barrio de la Estación railway station. The first wine produced by CVNE was named after its initials. A simple orthographic mistake where the V was written as U resulted in the creation of the Cune brand.
<p class="p1">Cune Blanco is made with a selection of the best Viura vines from the sub-areas of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, which combine ideal characteristics for growing vines. The wine’s complexity stems from the diversity of altitudes, exposures and soil types found across these vineyards. A shared guiding principle is the pursuit of freshness and balance, which defines the identity of the wine.</p>
<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Viura

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2025

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CUNE-Blanco-Rioja-DOCa-2025.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Pale yellow with greenish highlights.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
On the nose, it stands out for its fresh citrus character and notes of white fruit (green apple and pear), complemented by a subtle hint of orange blossom.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, the wine is light and vibrant, with well-balanced acidity that brings freshness and lift, leading to a clean, mineral finish characteristic of the variety.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Following a cold maceration in contact with the skins, the grapes are gently pressed and the must is transferred to stainless-steel tanks, where alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
An ideal match for white fish, seafood and rice dishes, or simply to enjoy by the glass.</p>
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		<title>Finca Lumarena Appasionada Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/finca-lamorena-appasionada-rioja-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finca Lumarena Appasionada Rioja is a unique Spanish wine from the Rioja region that blends traditional Spanish winemaking with the Italian-inspired appassimento style (using partially dried grapes).

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Tempranillo blend

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
NV

<a href="http://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Finca-Lumarena-Appasionada-Rioja-DOCa.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Red with ruby hues.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Ripe red fruit with subtle notes of licorice and a hint of spices.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate is round and well-balanced, with a harmonious combination of acidity and sweetness, complemented by the tannin structure from barrel aging.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
12 months in American oak barrels, after a period of “appassimento” using partially dried grapes.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The rich, slightly sweet undertone of this red wine makes it an excellent pairing for robust meat dishes, grilled steaks, poultry and game.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h4><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">3.8 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" alt="" width="150" height="36" /></a> </strong></h4>
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		<title>Hermanos Hernáiz Las Cenizas Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alta/hermanos-hernaiz-las-cenizas-rioja-doca/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finca La Emperatriz is a winery with an extensive vineyard estate in Rioja Alta.
Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz is the new project of brothers Eduardo and Víctor, who in 1996 acquired Bodega La Emperatriz, named as such because the first owner of these plots was Eugenia de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France. With this new emphasis and with new projects at hand, the winery changed its name but its high-end wines retain the Finca La Emperatriz signature, the name of the ‘viñedo singular’ they come from, which is given to small, old plots with limited but high quality production and which, in summary, must comply with a series of strict standards to prove their quality. The grapes used to make El Jardín de la Emperatriz Tinto come from plots where the soils are mostly composed of white boulders over a sandy-loam structure and where the vines have an average age of 25 years old.

Las Cenizas is the winery’s village wine that takes its name from one of the most important towns in the Rioja DOCa: Cenicero, in the heart of Rioja Alta, - where the <span dir="auto">Hernáiz brothers - and whose name is believed to be due to the bonfires that the primitive </span><span dir="auto">shepherds left as they passed through the area. </span>A historic town known for its vineyards and the quality of its wines.

For more info, visit <strong>Finca La Emperatriz / Hermanos Hernáiz </strong> <a href="http://www.hermanoshernaiz.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Tempranillo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2021

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Hermanos-Hernaiz-Las-Cenizas-Rioja-DOCa-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%<br />
Total acidity 5.5 g/l<br />
pH 3.69</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense cherry-colored red wine.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
It surprises on the nose with aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cocoa beans, and spices.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, it is dense, full-bodied, and flavorful, with well-integrated and firm tannins. A pleasant finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
17 months in barrel, 60% American oak and 40% French oak (20% of which is new).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Goes well with poultry, grilled chicken, roasted meats or steak.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong>92pts</strong> <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></h3>
<h3><strong>92pts </strong><strong><a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="933" data-large_image_height="240"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4135" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin-300x77.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="39" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin-300x77.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin-600x154.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin-768x198.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GuiaPenin.jpg 933w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>91pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" alt="" width="150" height="80" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong>4.2 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="36" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Muriel Viña Viejas Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/rioja-alavesa/muriel-vina-viejas-gran-reserva-rioja-doca/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Muriel Wines was created as a family business with strong links to its place of origin. Today, it has become a large global company with an important part of its business dedicated to exports. But it remains very connected to its roots: one foot in the vineyard and the other in the rest of the world.

Made from vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alavesa and select areas of Rioja Alta, these old vines are cultivated using the traditional goblet-training system. Giving the greatest prominence to the DOCa Rioja’s star variety and following the traditional guidelines that have made it so well known, Muriel Gran Reserva Viña Viejas is a classic to enjoy the expertise of this community that is so attached to their land.

For more info, visit <strong>Muriel Wines </strong> <a href="http://www.murielwines.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Tempranillo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2016

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
A beautiful mid-coat ruby tile color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
An aromatic explosion of aging notes (such as vanilla, roasted coffee, spices, etc.), very ripe fruit (raisins, caramel), and very subtle notes of bottle aging (leather, tobacco, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Its perfectly blended, smooth, and silky flavor stands out. Very long, with a velvety sensation and a very pleasant aftertaste.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
It takes place over a period of 24 months in 225-liter American and French oak barrels. Once the aging process is complete, the wine is bottled and matures for three years before being released.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
All kinds of roasted meats, classic recipes, such as game stews, cured and smoked cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">93pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">3.9 <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="36" srcset="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> </strong></h3>
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		<title>Viña Amate Crianza Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/vina-amate-crianza-rioja-doca/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Situated in the Rioja Baja, this winery source its grapes from local growers. All vines are between 50 and 100 years old and grown at different altitudes and on various soil types to produce wine with complexity.

After spending 12 months in oak barrel and another 6 months in bottle before release, this Crianza Rioja has a powerful nose and a fruit driven palate with mineral and gentle oaky notes on the finish. Make sure you’ve a second bottle on hand!

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
Tempranillo and Garnacha

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2021

<a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vina-Amate-Crianza-Rioja-DOCa-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Dark cherry in colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Aromas of warm summer berry pudding, strawberries, blackberries and stewed plum with wafts of vanilla cream, toasted brioche and wild herbs.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The palate is rich and soft, layers of dark fruit with melt-in-the-mouth tannins, with hints of coffee, hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla and on a long, smooth finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged in oak barrels for 12 months with a minimum 6 months more in bottle.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Serve this soft, rich and silky smooth wine with slow-roasted pork shoulder in smokey barbecue sauce.</p>
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		<title>Finca La Selva Tempranillo Rioja DOCa</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/spain/rioja/finca-la-selva-tempranillo-rioja-doca/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finca La Selva is grown on Tempranillo vines belonging to a single estate called ‘La Selva’ located on a mountainside at an altitude of 500 to 600 metres in the village of Hornos de Moncalvillo (Rioja Alta).

Finca La Selva Tempranillo is an unmistakeably Rioja wine from a cool vineyard.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Tempranillo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Finca-La-Selva-Tempranillo-Rioja-DOCa-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Bright ruby red colour.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
It has the fresh and juicy fruit of a young wine, combined with the touch of spicy oak flavours.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Exceptionally soft palate, pleasant and easy to drink.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. 75% of the wine is kept in those tanks for three months and 25% spends this time in used oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Soft and round, Finca La Selva Tempranillo is a fine wine to be enjoyed by itself, but is also great to drink alongside a wide range of tapas, or easy Spanish dishes like a good paella!</p>
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		<title>Muriel Vino De Elciego Rioja Reserva DOCa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Muriel Wines was created as a family business with strong links to its place of origin. Today, it has become a large global company with an important part of its business dedicated to exports. But it remains very connected to its roots: one foot in the vineyard and the other in the rest of the world.
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This Reserva from Elciego captures the essence and strength of a town in a bottle. A top selection of vineyards of 35-year-old Tempranillo, trained in bush and trellis, from<span> Elciego (Rioja Alavesa) </span>give the wine the unique characteristics of this area of ​​Rioja Alavesa.

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For more info, visit <strong>Muriel Wines </strong> <a href="http://www.murielwines.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Tempranillo

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019

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Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Classic ruby red color with tile tones.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Very complex and intense nose, with fine aromas of ageing perfectly blended: vanilla, spices and aromatic herbs.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
On the palate, it is balanced and elegant, standing out for its freshness and a long and intense finish that leaves a concentrated and persistent impression.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
The wine is aged for 24 months in 225-litre American and French oak barrels. The wine is aged in bottle for 2 years before release.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs particularly well with roasted lamb, lamb chops, fish in sauce and smoked and aged cheeses. Excellent wine to accompany chocolate desserts.</p>
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