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CVNE Corona Gran Reserva

CVNE Corona Gran Reserva

A late harvest white that can rival even the finest Tokaji.
CVNE Corona Gran Reserva
75 cl.
2016
95 Parker
96 Suckling
95 Peñín
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Details
15.00%
Alcohol 15.00%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
CVNE
Winery CVNE
Contains sulphites
100% Viura
Varieties 100% Viura
10.0
Service 10.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes CVNE Corona Gran Reserva 2016

White wine Aged in wood. 72 meses en barrica.

CVNE Corona Gran Reserva 2016 is a golden gem that delights the senses with its complexity and elegance. On the nose, it unfurls an aromatic array of white flowers and fruits such as pear and apple, accompanied by subtle notes of orange peel. Hints of quince and plum compote add sweetness, while barrel aging imparts nuances of toasted nuts and spices. Upon tasting, one enjoys a smooth and enveloping texture that perfectly combines body, sweetness, and acidity. The wine concludes with a prolonged finish, where butter and roasted notes intertwine with fruity memories. The 2016 vintage stands out for its maturity and balance, making this wine an ideal choice for those seeking a complex and sophisticated white.
Style CVNE Corona Gran Reserva
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic

About CVNE Corona Gran Reserva

Born in the late 19th century, its production continues to this day. How could the world possibly forsake something as splendid as CVNE Corona Gran Reserva?
 
The flavour of CVNE Corona Gran Reserva is as enthralling as its history. From the Riojan village of Villalba de Rioja, nestled at the foot of the Gembres crags (in the Sierra de Cantabria), the family-owned CVNE first crafted this white wine at the end of the Civil War. Specifically, the 1939 harvest had been nearly abandoned due to the scarcity of male labour. With most of the grapes left in the field, the few women who took charge that year focused on the red varieties, leaving the majority of the Viura and Garnacha Blanca grapes on the vines. Months later, these same women returned to the vineyards, collecting the now overripe white grapes, many affected by botrytis cinerea. This fungus, also known as noble rot, typically thrives in more humid environments, attacking clusters and berries, causing them to dehydrate. This results in higher sugar concentrations that produce very sweet and smooth wines. While initially seeming like a misfortune for the vineyard, this condition is sought after and quite common in countries like Hungary, where the fame of their Tokaji wines is world-renowned. A similar phenomenon occurred at the CVNE cellars, where CVNE Corona Gran Reserva was almost accidentally born. Nearly a thousand of these initial bottles of CVNE Corona Gran Reserva were nearly forgotten in the cellar until the 1970s when many were uncorked. The discovery was exceedingly pleasant and since then, CVNE has endeavoured to replicate it in years with the necessary climatic conditions.
 
As we have already mentioned, CVNE Corona Gran Reserva undergoes a very particular production process. Typically, the harvest takes place between September and October; however, for CVNE Corona Gran Reserva, this is delayed until December. It is crucial to remember that for botrytis to develop, humidity is essential, and by managing these timings, we ensure that the evening mists of the area encourage the fungus's growth. The harvest of CVNE Corona Gran Reserva is carried out manually in 20kg boxes and is immediately transferred to the press, where only gentle pressure is applied. The extracted juice is quickly racked into oak barrels, where it ferments at a controlled temperature between 22°C and 24°C. At the end of this process, the temperature of CVNE Corona Gran Reserva is lowered, halting the yeast activity and leaving a residual sugar content of about 30 g/l.
 
The balance between sweetness and acidity in CVNE Corona Gran Reserva is remarkable. Very few wines achieve this harmony. This balance is also attained thanks to the six months this white wine spends in barrel. Why search abroad for a noble rot wine when you have CVNE Corona Gran Reserva at your fingertips?
2016 CVNE Corona Gran Reserva 2016 is a golden gem that delights the senses with its complexity and elegance. On the nose, it unfurls an aromatic array of white flowers and fruits such as pear and apple, accompanied by subtle notes of orange peel. Hints of quince and plum compote add sweetness, while barrel aging imparts nuances of toasted nuts and spices. Upon tasting, one enjoys a smooth and enveloping texture that perfectly combines body, sweetness, and acidity. The wine concludes with a prolonged finish, where butter and roasted notes intertwine with fruity memories. The 2016 vintage stands out for its maturity and balance, making this wine an ideal choice for those seeking a complex and sophisticated white.
2016
95 Parker
95 Peñín
96 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.