2021 Rioja Real De Asúa

Tasting notes:

First made I 1994, this single vineyard wine is a tribute to the founders of the winery, the Real de Asúa brothers. Sourced from the prestigious Carromaza estate in Villalba, Rioja Alta, at an elevation of 600 meters. Barrel fermented and aged for 12 months in a mix of new and single wine French oak barrels. Aromas of berry, plum, dark cherry, ink and touches of dark minerals and spices. A serious Rioja well-balanced with smooth tannins.

Producer description:

Dating back to 1879, CVNE is a family run company that has helped put Rioja on the map. Imperial, their flagship cuvee, was rated world’s number one wine in 2013 by the American magazine Wine Spectator. They are also known for making Monopole, Spain’s oldest white wine; Corona 1939, Viña Real 1947 and single vineyard Contino.