Real de Asua by CVNE is a benchmark example of contemporary Rioja, meticulously crafted to showcase the heights this celebrated Spanish region can reach. Named in honour of the pioneering Real de Asua family, the founders of CVNE, this wine is a tribute to both tradition and innovation. Sourced exclusively from select plots in the Rioja Alta, the wine embodies the delicate balance between expressive fruit, elegant oak integration, and refined structure, making it a favourite among connoisseurs and collectors alike. Its pedigree and depth ensure that it stands apart as a modern classic, ideal for those seeking a wine that unites authenticity with distinction.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Real de Asua pours with a deep, intense garnet core, edged by a youthful purple rim. The clarity and brilliance hint at its meticulous vinification and the promise of longevity.
Nose:
The aromatic profile is immediately alluring, bursting with blackberries, ripe plums, and cassis, seamlessly interwoven with subtle hints of violet and wild herbs. Layers of complex oak-derived notes emerge with time, delivering nuances of cedar, spice box, vanilla pod, and a gentle whiff of tobacco, underscored by graphite and cocoa.
Palate:
On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably poised. Plush, ripe black fruit leads, wrapped in velvety tannins and a vibrant acidity that lifts the flavours. The oak influence is beautifully balanced-offering savoury spices, toasted nuts, and a subtle smokiness without ever dominating the fruit purity. Hints of liquorice, dark chocolate, and a whisper of balsamic complete a multi-faceted, harmonious expression.
Finish:
The finish is long and persistent, unfolding gradually with echoing notes of black fruit and spice, framed by fine-grained tannins. A delicate minerality and freshness linger, testifying to both the superb vineyard sites and the careful winemaking behind this exceptional Rioja.
