In the past, CVNE produced some uncompromising whites, meant for aging. Fashion left us behind and this grand tradition sadly faded away. NOW its’ back with Cune Reserva Blanco (amongst others). And this time, we don’t care what fashion thinks.
Enjoy unreservedly.
The Viura grapes come from 9 hectáreas of bush whites vines planted in 1973 at 400 meters in altitude on clay rich soil in the village of Torrenmontalvo. The vineyard is protected from the frost by a small mountain, Barbarroja, South oriented and with a slight inclination.
Once the grapes achieved optimum ripeness, the bunches were picked by hand. In the cooler 2018, the grapes were picked in mid-October, a little later than normal, and the juice from the pressing of the full clusters fermented in a combination of concrete and oak vats and also some barriques. It matured in barrel for 18 months. This is a return of the classical style of Cune Reserva Blanco that was produced in the past in the winery.
A harvest cycle this long with these conditions elaborated great reds and especially good for white grapes that have maintained the primary aromas, a good acidity, freshness and qualities to be able to elaborate a white of aging.