ON-22446

Cune Blanco Reserva 2018, Doca Rioja

Other White Other White
Rioja, Spain

$18.75 (22446)

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December 11, 2021

Critic Reviews (3)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Salty with a mineral brightness, this viura-dominant blend is more textural than fruit-driven. The palate features...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Traditional white Rioja can age very well thanks principally to the acid structure of the dominant viura grape. This...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A white Rioja fashioned in a more traditional, wood-inflected style, this is the sort of wine that needs much more...

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Community Reviews (1)

cardamom
cardamom

At first brush, I found this overly acidic and short. Day two was much better, whether it changed or I changed, I don’t know. Very traditional with admirable tension from the oak overlay. Interesting detour but needs careful matching with food. Pasta Carbonara was a good pairing.

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