CUNE Monopole Blanco 2023 – Spain’s Oldest White Wine, Still Fresh AF

🕊️ The OG White From Rioja (That Still Drinks Like a Dream)

Born in 1915, CUNE Monopole isn’t just Spain’s oldest white wine — it’s a damn legacy. Crafted by the iconic CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) in Haro, this 2023 vintage is a modern classic: 100% Viura, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled to show off everything crisp, clean, and citrusy about Rioja Baja whites.

Winemaker Maria Larrea, who’s been shaping the soul of CVNE for over two decades, brings her magic touch once again. She’s known for balancing tradition with tech, creating wines that whisper elegance and scream drinkability.

🔥 Critic Reviews

91 Points – James Suckling

“Bright and tangy with sliced apple, lemon zest, and white peach. Fresh and linear with a lively finish.”

90 Points – Decanter

“A benchmark for crisp Rioja whites. Fresh fennel, green apple, and a kiss of wet stone.”

🍋 Tasting Notes

• Color: Pale straw yellow, with a silvery shimmer

• Nose: Green apple, lime zest, white blossoms, and sea spray

• Palate: Bright acidity, clean texture, flavors of citrus, crunchy pear, and a mineral edge

• Finish: Snappy, saline, refreshing like a summer kiss in San Sebastián

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Anchovy pintxos

• Jamón Ibérico + Manchego

• Grilled calamari

• Sushi or ceviche

• That friend who swears they only drink red

📦 Wine Specs

• Grape Variety: 100% Viura

• Region: Rioja DOCa, Spain

• Vintage: 2023

• Winemaker: María Larrea

• ABV: 12.5%

• Style: Dry White

• Serve At: 8–10°C

• Bottle Size: 750ml

You can’t fake heritage like this.
CUNE Monopole 2023 is crisp, classy, and crazy easy to crush.
Sip Spain’s most iconic white — and do it with style.
Grab your bottle now before the patio parties find out.