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Wine Description
The Story
The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), launched the Viña Real brand in the 1920s becoming one of the pioneering wineries in making crianza wines in oak barrels in this area. A careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined the form and content of Viña Real.
Made with high quality grapes harvested by hand from our better plots in Rioja Alavesa. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temper...
Wine Information
C.V.N.E.
Until the end of the 70's, the main varieties to be found in Rioja were Tempranillo (40%) and Garnacha (40%), the rest (20%) being Graciano, Mazuelo, other red varieties and even Viura. By the end of the 70´s Tempranillo gains priority.
Now days, from the 63.000 Ha. of Rioja, 70% is Tempranillo, 11% Garnacha and 7 % Viura.
The cask ageing periods until the 70´s was more than 6 years. Over the 70´s and 80´s the years are reduce...