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CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017

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CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 is a red wine from Rioja, Spain, made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, the quality is “Very good” and the readiness for drinking is “Can drink, with potential”.

Producer
CVNE
Region
Rioja · Spain
Vintage
2017
Spain: map with a pin on RiojaRioja and its surroundings: map with a pin
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About CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017

What grapes is CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 made from?

CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 is made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.

Where does CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 come from?

CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 comes from Rioja, Spain. It is made by CVNE.

How does CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 taste?

In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 is recorded with these levels — Sweetness: Dry; Acidity: Medium+; Tannin: Medium+; Alcohol: High; Body: Medium+; Flavour intensity: Medium+; Finish: Medium+. Aromas: Red fruit, Black fruit, Spice, Oak, Dried / cooked fruit, Bottle age (red).

When should you drink CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017?

In Maison Apéro’s structured tasting profile, the readiness for drinking of CVNE Cune Gran Reserva, Rioja 2017 is “Can drink, with potential”.

CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), founded in 1879 in Haro, remains a cornerstone producer of classic Rioja. The Cune Gran Reserva is crafted primarily from Tempranillo supported by Graciano and Mazuelo grown across prime Rioja Alta terroirs. Benefiting from extensive maturation in oak barrels and subsequent bottle aging, it reflects the region's enduring tradition of longevity and savory elegance.

Rioja, Spain. Rioja: the Ebro valley between two sierras: Ebro, Sierra de la Demanda, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Sierra de Cantabria, Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa: mainly Atlantic influence
Rioja · SpainDiagram: Maison Apéro Sources: Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja — Geography and terroirs of Rioja · Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja — QDO Rioja areas · Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja — Pliego de condiciones de la DOP (DOCa) Rioja · Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja — Rioja Oriental

Sensory & terroir profile

6-Axis Radar

Acidity Medium+ Tannin Medium+ Body Medium+ Alcohol High Flavourintensity Medium+ Finish Medium+

3-Tier Aromas

● Primary (Varietal, Fruit & Flora):
Red fruitBlack fruitSpice
● Secondary (Vinification, Yeast & Oak):
Oak
● Tertiary (Bottle Age & Bouquet):
Dried / cooked fruitBottle age (red)

Climate & Landscape

Rioja: the Ebro valley between two sierras: Ebro, Sierra de la Demanda, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Sierra de Cantabria, Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa: mainly Atlantic influence

Schematic block diagram, not to scale: the top shows the relief and the front face a cross-section, coloured by soil and rock type.

  • Rioja’s vineyards line both banks of the upper Ebro, from Haro in the west to Alfaro in the east; the Sierra de Cantabria to the north holds back the cold, humid Atlantic winds, and the Demanda and Cameros ranges close the region to the south.
  • Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa are mainly under Atlantic influence; Rioja Oriental, further east, is shaped by the Mediterranean and is drier and warmer, on mainly alluvial and clay-ferrous soils.

Sources

Tasting review

From the review saved in Maison Apéro for this wine and vintage.

Structured tasting profile

How to read this profile: each attribute is recorded as one level on a fixed scale, for example Acidity: Low · Medium− · Medium · Medium+ · High. Attributes without a saved level are left out; nothing is estimated.

Clarity
Clear
Intensity
Medium
Color
Garnet
Aroma intensity
Medium+
Development
Developing
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium+
Tannin
Medium+
Alcohol
High
Body
Medium+
Flavour intensity
Medium+
Finish
Medium+
Quality
Very good
Readiness for drinking
Can drink, with potential
Primary

Red fruit, Black fruit, Spice

Secondary

Oak

Tertiary

Dried / cooked fruit, Bottle age (red)

Quality markers

✓ Balance, ✓ Length, ✓ Intensity, ✓ Complexity

Up to 8 aromas across all three categories, with a target of 4–5 palate flavours. Only supported descriptors are listed; absences do not count as aromas. Red check counts are not scores.

Expert commentary

The 2017 vintage displays fine aromatic definition, balancing ripe dark fruit against seasoned oak and early tertiary nuance. Firm, integrated tannins and lively acidity provide structure and length, delivering a classically proportioned Gran Reserva profile.

Serving and ageing guide

This wine can drink now but has potential for ageing. It already delivers expressive mature complexity, yet the fresh acidity and persistent tannic framework guarantee further positive development for another 6 to 10 years. Serve at 16–18°C. Decanting for roughly 45 minutes prior to service helps unlock its savory bouquet. It matches naturally with slow-cooked roast lamb, game dishes, or mature hard cheeses like Manchego. In terms of quality, the wine is very good. The aroma intensity is medium-plus on the nose, while the palate displays medium-plus flavour intensity, showing harmonious agreement between aromatic promise and palate presence. Supported by balanced acidity, refined tannins, notable complexity, and a persistent medium-plus finish, it represents an accomplished traditional Rioja.

Appearance

Phrases the assessment is based on

The wine is clear, showing a medium garnet colour.

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