CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) stands out as one of Rioja’s most innovative and celebrated producers, with Viña Real established in the 1920s as a pioneer of modern Rioja Alavesa wines. Employing a blend of tradition and cutting-edge technique, Viña Real sources grapes exclusively from their own 40-year-old single vineyard plot known as La Virgen. The site benefits from south-facing slopes at the foot of Mount Toloño, offering clay soils with pebbly surfaces that ensure slow ripening and preserved acidity. CVNE’s rigorous grape selection and the use of indigenous yeasts add layers of complexity, while a commitment to sustainable practices and minimal intervention further distinguishes the estate.