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Cune Rioja Crianza – Drinkability Defined

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 10, 2016

2010-cune-rioja-crianza
Rioja delivers again.

80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha Tinta and Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain.

This review is brought to you by CorkExclusive where you can get the Cune Rioja Crianza 2010 for just $11.99 plus FREE SHIPPING on 3+ bottles (mix&match). SRP of $15. Imported by Europvin USA. Sample submitted for review.

From the bottle:

“Cune Crianza is produced by the fifth generation of the founders of CVNE from the handpicked Tempranillo grapes. It ages for a minimum of one year in American and French oak casks and some months in the bottle prior to its release.

13.5% Alcohol”

Today’s wine is the baby brother to the Cune Reserva we reviewed as a Saturday Splurge a couple months ago. (That post also includes an explanation of the Rioja designations like Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.) Whereas the Cune Reserva will set you back $20-$25 today’s selection is a great example of what $12 buys you in Rioja. The answer: A whole lot!

The 2010 Cune Rioja Crianza begins with pleasant aromas of really ripe red berries and cherries and a little spice. The wine tastes really satisfying with the fruit turning a bit darker in the mouth and features great touches of licorice, herbs and spice. Add in a nice smooth texture and good acidity and this wine definitely delivers. On the long, dry finish the spice turns a bit sweet and you’ll also find just a touch of coffee underneath the lingering fruit.

Get the Cune Rioja Crianza 2010 for just $11.99 plus FREE SHIPPING on 3+ bottles (mix&match) at CorkExclusive!


Taste Rating: 8             Cost Rating: 7
Overall Rating: 7.8

Highly Recommended


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Published: March 4, 2015 Filed Under: Deals, Highly Recommended, Spain - Rioja, Tempranillo

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