Viña Real (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.016 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
Top Notes For
Alex Miller

CFO Golden State Wine Co./Europvin USA

9.7

'68 & '73 Vina Real (among others)

'68 & '73 Vina Real (among others)

Feb 21st, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

7.6

Unfortunately this wine is Corked. But had it not been corked it would have been a lovely, big, balanced wine. This rating should not affect future purchases. The 73 has lovely fruit and decent depth of flavor and aroma.

Unfortunately this wine is Corked. But had it not been corked it would have been a lovely, big, balanced wine. This rating should not affect future purchases. The 73 has lovely fruit and decent depth of flavor and aroma.

Apr 8th, 2013
Doctor No

A great comparative tasting of CUNE Vina Real GR vs Imperial with 1976, 1973, 1970, 1966 and 1964. The '73 and '70 Vina Real were my WOTN with a certain sweet grace to them. The Imperial were, on the whole, burlier. For the money, the 73 and 70 are winners. '64 was great but not at twice the price.

A great comparative tasting of CUNE Vina Real GR vs Imperial with 1976, 1973, 1970, 1966 and 1964. The '73 and '70 Vina Real were my WOTN with a certain sweet grace to them. The Imperial were, on the whole, burlier. For the money, the 73 and 70 are winners. '64 was great but not at twice the price.

Oct 18th, 2017
Jenny Garcia

Smoky, wonderful Rioja!

Smoky, wonderful Rioja!

Jun 27th, 2016
Javier Baquero

Brickish color, good acidity still

Brickish color, good acidity still

May 9th, 2014
erto l
9.5

yes it is old Rioja night:-) this one will likely improve with more age. Fruit still there and, if u had more, I'd wait another 5yrs to try again.

yes it is old Rioja night:-) this one will likely improve with more age. Fruit still there and, if u had more, I'd wait another 5yrs to try again.

May 3rd, 2014
Michael Anton

A bit earthy, sweaty, brine and olive oil.

A bit earthy, sweaty, brine and olive oil.

Oct 2nd, 2013
Mike Miller

Mike had this 9 years ago

Mike had this 9 years ago

Jun 29th, 2015
Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.5

Michael had this 11 years ago

Michael had this 11 years ago

Nov 4th, 2013