Conde de Cron NV

A glance at the label and you could be forgiven for thinking Conde de Cron was a simple, Spanish table wine. In fact, inside the bottle is declassified, oak-aged Rioja.
Why is it not labelled Rioja?
The Consejo Regulador, Spain’s wine governing body, has strict regulations controlling the production of Rioja. To prevent too much being released in any one year, winemakers are only allowed to produce a finite amount that can be labelled as Rioja. If they produce more than their limit, it must be declassified and sold as Vino de Mesa, most of which is consumed by friends and family in the know.
But thanks to our close relationship with Javier Murua at Bodegas Muriel, any excess he produces is now bottled exclusively for you.
“Nose of soft berry fruit, blackcurrant, crushed cherries, cedar wood, spice and a hint of roasting meat. The palate is satin smooth with just a dash of tannin. The fruit is pure and hearty with a great finish that lasts way beyond its price tag. Brilliant.” Jon King, Wine Advisor