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    Cune Rioja Crianza - Drinkability Defined

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 4, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    2010-cune-rioja-crianza
    Rioja delivers again.

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

    Sample submitted for review. SRP of $15. Imported by Europvin USA.

    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.


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

    Highly Recommended


    Filed Under: Deals, Highly Recommended, Spain, Spain - Rioja, Tempranillo

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