"CVNE's superb white - now sold as a Reserva rather than a Genérico - is a blend of Viura
from the bodega's La Plana vineyard and 5% Palomino, aged in a combination of oak barrels and Sherry casks. Salty, bright and refined, it has notes of blanched almond and citrus peel and a toasty undertone." 94pts Tim Atkin MW Rioja Report 2024
An exciting re-introduction from CVNE's past. Viura blended with a little Manzanilla Sherry and aged to produce a unique, moreish style. Great with a variety of tapas.
Winemaking
We harvest manually in boxes of 20 kg. The grapes are pressed gently and, as in the 1960s, the must is transferred to concrete vats where it is allowed to settle. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and once completed, the wine is racked, along with its fine lees, to used barrels and “botas” to complete its ageing. These are barrels and “botas” that have previously contained various wines and with capacities of 300, 400 and 500 liters. The wine remains in these used barrels and “botas” of different capacities for around 8 months including a period of biological ageing under a layer of “flor” yeast. This method of ageing contributes the peculiar organoleptic characteristics of Monopole Clásico, enriching the wine with aromas of chamomile and nuttiness, at the same time as augmenting the sensation of freshness from acidity and conferring a long finish. All of this enables us to produce a wine which demonstrates the attributes of the variety as well as the peculiarity of a wine from times gone by.
