Tempranillo
Tempranillo is to Spain what Sangiovese is to Italy. A widely planted and very ‘complete’ grape, Tempranillo offers a handy gamut of red and dark fruit, spice, earth and tobacco notes. More importantly, if grown well it has the tannin structure to make for truly serious, age-worthy reds - whether alone or blended with fruitier varieties like Garnacha (Grenache). Tempranillo dominates the blend of classic Rioja wines, in addition to Ribera del Duero, while remaining important in the rest of Spain and Portugal. Tempranillo has recently made excursions to 'exotic' places like Australia and New Zealand but is mostly established in colonies of Iberian culture, in particular making lush and modern examples from the sunny but elevated vineyards of Argentina.

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2017 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Crianza
John Caro
A bright-fruited Crianza red from a top Rioja house. With some dark fruits backing up a juicy and red-fruited style, this is an effortless and versatile companion to any kind of cuisine. From a ... read more$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle -
2017 Cune (Cvne) Vina Real Crianza Rioja
Parker's Wine Advocate
A perfectly balanced Tempranillo, the Vina Real comes from one of Rioja's top sub-regions, Rioja Alavesa. Here elevation and chalky soils ripen fruit perfectly, producing a wine that is plump ... read more$24.99 in mixed 6+ or $27.99 per bottle -
2016 Cune (Cvne) Rioja Reserva
Parker's Wine Advocate
A definitive Reserva from a top house, this is deliciously bright and fresh but with a fine tannin structure and elegant. Perfect food red, this staple of the cellar or cupboard will suit an ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2016 Cune (Cvne) Contino Reserva Rioja
James Suckling
A really sophisticated Reserva from Rioja, the Contino is top notch. While it the style is plush and ripe it also manages to be poised, with juicy red fruits running through the darker fruit, ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle -
2016 Cune (Cvne) Imperial Reserva Rioja
Parker's Wine Advocate
Balancing the modern and classical in Rioja red, this special Reserva has had two years in oak and two more in bottle. But bright-fruit remains along with complexity, savouriness, and a ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle -
Mixed 6 — Serious Rioja from Vina RealThese are some seriously deep and complete Rioja reds for the price. Vina Real is turning out to be a bit of a step-up in the Cvne range — at least judging by the great scores these labels are ... read more$74.97 per pack
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2017 Artadi Valdegines
Parker's Wine Advocate
Seriously bright and expressive, the Valdegines from Artadi is a single vineyard premium Tempranillo. Showing more Atlantic than Mediterranean influences, it is a rare cooler take on the local ... read more$100.00 in mixed 6+ or $110.00 per bottle -
2016 Artadi Valdegines
Parker's Wine Advocate
Seriously bright and expressive, the Valdegines from Artadi is a single vineyard premium Tempranillo. Showing more Atlantic than Mediterranean influences, it is a rare cooler take on the local ... read more$120.00 in mixed 6+ or $135.00 per bottle -
Mixed 6 — Great Value Rioja from CvneTwo super value reds from Rioja. The Cvne Crianza delivers Rioja flavours of red fruit and tobacco in a nicely refreshing package — making it a perfect accompaniment to any easy-going dinner, ... read more$149.94 per pack
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Mixed 6 — Premium Rioja from CvneThese reds are the business. Packed with the savoury darker fruits of Rioja's finest elevated vineyards, these two knockout reds — the legendary Contino Reserva and Cvne's own Imperial Reserva ... read more$0.00 per pack