James Suckling - 4 Jul 2019 - CUNE VIÑA REAL RESERVA 2016 - 94/100
This is a very layered and delicious wine already. Full body. Rich and flavorful with ripe strawberry and cherry character. Salty and flavorful. Softness to the structure. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate #251 - 30th Oct 2020 - Luis Gutiérrez - 2016 CVNE • Viña Real Reserva - 93/100 - 2020-2026 - $35
The textbook Rioja Alavesa red 2016 Viña Real Reserva was produced with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo, mostly from their own grapes. It fermented in stainless steel vats and matured in new and second use barriques for 22 months. This is a more delicate version of the Reserva with added freshness and a touch of red fruit. It has contained ripeness, elegance and balance with very tasty flavors and abundant fine-grained tannins. 142,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2019.