CUNE Rioja ‘Real de
Asua’ 2001
Flagship wine as a tribute to the founders. Fruit from 40 y.o. vines, 95% Tempranillo and
5% Graciano, from Villalba, fermented and aged 14 months in 100% new French
oak. A Reserva technically. Very dark, deep, black hued red with a touch
of orange on edge. Powerful nose with
ripe dark fruits, liquorice and spicy oak.
Lovely fresh fruitiness and very modern in outlook. Huge extraction on palate, beautifully ripe
and rich with a lush dark berry fruit expression. Fresh acidity gives liveliness, and the oak
is powerful in expression. Overall, very
fine-grained, sumptuous and modern.
Superb wine. 19.5-/20 RC June 07