CVNE - Rioja - Rosé - 2024

Wine:

With its generous strawberry notes, the 2024 Rioja Rosado Rosé is an irresistible Tempranillo—perfect from aperitif to barbecue. This deeply colored rosé benefits from a little time to breathe, revealing vibrant aromas of ripe wild berries and woodland strawberries, all lifted by a refreshing edge. On the palate, it’s just as inviting, brimming with succulent red berry flavours that make it a brilliant match for grilled meats or simply enjoying as a summer aperitif. A truly charming wine, awarded 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. The berries are placed in steel vats and cooled. Fermentation at a controlled temperature.

Color:

Intense rose with grenadine hues, clear and bright.

Nose:

Aromas of ripe strawberries and a hint of flowers.

Palate:

A delicious, fresh flavor profile with a rich fruitiness and a delicate finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled fish and white meat, but also a perfect accompaniment to aperitifs, cocktail parties, grilled red mullet toast with tapenade, and salmon gravlax.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

La Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is nothing short of a Spanish institution. This historic Rioja estate has been run by the same family for 140 years and holds a special place in the hearts of wine lovers everywhere—raising the bar for Iberian winemaking to the highest level.

The wines, carefully matured in barrels that lend subtle notes of toast and spice, have become true icons, often compared to the First Growths of the Médoc and coveted around the globe. By seamlessly blending time-honored traditions with cutting-edge innovation—and drawing on the region’s cooler, high-altitude terroirs—CVNE has set a benchmark for excellence.