The unoaked 2010 Cune Blanco offers up floral and melon aromas in a bright, focused, savory style. Drink this solid value over the next 2-3 years. Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (C.V.N.E.) is known colloquially to most Spanish wine drinkers as Cune. The company was founded in 1879 by the Real de Asua brothers and still remains in control of their direct descendants. In the 1920s ownership started Vina Real and in 2004 a new winery was built in Laguardia. In 1973 Contino was created to further the concept of the single estate winery and has since been one of the principal leaders in the resurrection of the nearly extinct Graciano grape. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin, www.europvin.com

This white is vibrant, offering flavors of almond, ginger and herbs, with lively acidity that tingles the tongue. Modest in range, but with good energy. Drink now. 33,000 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Rioja Select to Add