Why do we love it?
This is the case with Cune Rioja Crianza 2017. It has fruit (plenty), aging in large American barrels, complexity, and velvety tannins. As you can understand, it has the total package at this really incredible price, and additionally, it appears in the lists of Best Buys of Wine Enthusiast and Best Value of Wine Spectator!
In recent years Rioja has made a big turn towards elegance, trying to make wines that carry its unique style but with less extraction and less oak. Cune Winery (CVNE) is one of the oldest in the region (since 1879) and follows the golden balance between the rustic and modern style of winemaking. For this very reason, they continue to age their Cune Rioja Crianza 2016 in American barrels, but in used ones and with a milder burn. So the 12 months in oak barrel come to emphasize the red fruit, giving it a chocolate dimension that uplifts the set! The blend is also classic, consisting of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha Tinta and Mazuelo, and has intoxicating cherry and strawberry aromas! The result is simply irresistible!
Cune Rioja Crianza 2017 is the ideal red wine to accompany cheese - cold cuts platters and casual tapas!
Tastes Like
It has medium ruby color and an intoxicating nose full of ripe cherries, strawberries, sour cherries, and blueberries, dressed with notes of vanilla, chocolate, coconut, tobacco, walnut, cinnamon, and spice. In the mouth, it has a medium body, discreet acidity, and velvety tannins. The combination of red fruit, chocolate, tobacco, and sweet spices will excite you!