Monopole Rioja Clasico 2019

C.V.N.E.

Monopole Rioja Clasico
2019

  • Vegan

$27.75

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
13280646
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$24.09
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
Region
La Rioja
Subregion
Alta
Appellation
Rioja
Varietal(s)
Viura 100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1.3 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Founded in 1879 by the brothers Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asua, the Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España is one of the oldest estates in La Rioja. C.V.N.E. is located in Haro, in the traditional wine trade district, next to the train station. In this period when transport was not very advanced, there was a definite advantage in locating your cellar very close to a train station! By 1900, this company had more than 80,000 bottles intended for prolonged aging, which was rare at that time...

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Product notes

The grapes used to produce Monopole Clasico are harvested in the Villalba de Rioja vineyard, on 5 hectares planted on limestone soils 15 years ago at more than 600 meters above sea level.

Production notes

The grapes are harvested by hand in 20 kg crates. The must is transferred (as in the 1960s) into concrete tanks. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and aged with the fine lees in barrels and tuns that were previously used for different wines with a capacity of 300, 400 and 500 liters for about 8 months.

Tasting notes

Slight greenish yellow color. Seductive scent of spring, white flowers and fresh tropical fruits. The mouth leaves a slight acidity which gives a feeling of freshness. Ideal companion for aperitifs, tapas, fish and seafood.

Press reviews

Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

Alison Napjus, October 2023 (Vintage 2019)

A distinctive white, this opens with generous aromas of fragrant ground anise, graphite and crushed pine, followed by up-front flavors of poached apricot and blood orange that transition to dried white cherry and salted almond notes reminiscent of a good fino Sherry. Bright and graceful, with well-knit, mouthwatering acidity and a lingering finish that echoes the cherry and almond profile. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 600 cases imported.

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