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C.V.N.E., or to give it its full name, Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The

Northern Spanish Wine Company) was established on the 24th of March 1879 in Haro, Rioja. Set up by two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa, their aim was to capitalize on the flourishing new trade in wine.

C.V.N.E. is based in the traditional neighbourhood of the station, in the heart of the Rioja wine region. Historically, some of the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves here in order to benefit from the ease of transport via rail to the port of Bilbao, the most efficient form of transport in those days.

By 1900, the winery had an extraordinary ageing capacity of 80,000 bottles, which was most unusual at the time, as most wineries sold their wines as soon as possible.

C.V.N.E. is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family, now in its fifth generation, the company has been quoted on the Madrid stock exchange since 1997.

C.V.N.E. farms half of its grape crush. The remainder is purchased from long term growers from the Rioja Alta province.

The red grape varieties planted are: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuela and Graciano.

The white grape varieties planted are: Viura, Garnacha blanca (white) and Malvasía.

Intense ruby red, bright and deep in colour. Rich aromas of bramble, red autumn fruit with a hint of balsamic and warm spices from fine oak. The palate if fine, complex and long with balanced tannis and an excellent bright finish. [read on...]

£14.50

Bright cherry colour with some violet nuances. On the nose, red berries aromas remain over the oaky and balsamic notes from its aging in wood. [read on...]

£9.75