1973 CVNE Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva [WA93]
1973 CVNE Viña Real Rioja Gran Reserva [WA93]
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Producer: CVNE
Region: Rioja, Spain
Blend: Tempranillo
Year: 1973
Wine Advocate, 93 Points
"To me, 1973 represents the last of the truly old-style, classical vintages of Rioja. Moreover, it was a very good vintage with exceptional wines produced especially at the La Rioja Alta winery, but the 1973 Viña Real Gran Reserva was not bad either! The Who released Quadrophenia, Aerosmith made their debut with their eponymous album and Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells became the first release on Richard Branson's newly launched Virgin label. The good old 70s...Not a bad crop of films either; Papillon, American Graffitti, The Sting, Last Tango in Paris, The Exorcist...Also the Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Pablo Picasso, who was born in 1881, died on April 8th and Bruce Lee followed him shortly after. Richard Nixon was U.S. President, while the Soviet leader was Leonid Brezhnev. Chances are they went to see The Godfather that year. The 1973 Viña Real Gran Reserva was produced a long time ago, yes, and the wine is very pale and delicate in a slightly decadent style. It is ultra-drinkable, developing some pine needle aromas and fading in the glass."
Alcohol: 13%
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