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Win a Magnum of Rioja Imperial Reserva, Cune, Rioja Alta, Spain
In 1879, two brothers set up a business in the recently flourishing trade of the wine business. C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company) or la Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, was created.
The Cuné winery in Haro, is made up of a group of buildings, mostly from the 19th century and arranged around a courtyard surrounded by pavilions for the purpose of wine production, aging, and bottling and it was one of the first wineries of Rioja to bottle its own wines. In 1900, the winery had an extraordinary aging capacity of 80,000 bottles, which was most unusual at the time, as most wineries were selling their wines as soon as possible.
The Imperial Reserva is only made in exceptional vintages from a blend of Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 10% and Mazuelo 5%, with a bright, deep ruby colour. The nose shows unexpectedly marked Tempranillo characteristics, with undertones of blackberry and liquorice. On the palate it has sufficient body and structure to give great length and finesse in the finish.
To win a magnum of the Rioja Imperial Reserva please answer the following question:
Q: A magnum is equivalent to how many bottles of wine.
Please email your answer to fiona@christopherpiperwines.co.uk
A winner will be randomly selected from all correct entries on Tuesday 4th May and the winner contacted for delivery details. This competition is limited to UK Mainland for delivery purposes.