Cune, Rioja, Made with Organic Grapes, Spain 2020

“The certified organic red 2020 Cune Organic is aromatic, expressive and fruit-driven but with depth and complexity. They liked the Garnacha in 2020, which represents no less than 60% of the blend, complemented by 30% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The wine is fresh and has a profile similar to the young and juicy Crianza, with good ripeness and a solid palate. It matured in second use 300-liter oak barrels for six months. Urrutia mentioned cheerful and barbecue when talking about this wine. Very good at that.”-91WA

The vines used to produce Cune Organic belong to Cune’s regular suppliers in the Haro area and also in San Vicente, who have opted for organic vine cultivation in recent years. The soil is mainly chalky clay, and the fertilizers used are organic and plant based. No herbicides, synthetic pesticides, or any practices that may damage or modify the natural balance in the soil and the environment are used.

The grapes are harvested manually and kept at 12ºC for 12 hours to prevent oxidation of the must and maintain the color of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 24 ℃ to preserve the aromas and character of the Tempranillo grape.

The wine is aged in oak barrels for 6 months, where it acquires volume and complexity before bottling.