CVNE – Viña Real Reserva Especial 1949 – Haro, Rioja (Spain) Vintage: 1949 Producer: Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (C.V.N.E.) Appellation: Rioja DOCa Type: Red wine Bottle size: 0.75 L Alcohol: Not stated (typical for the era) Fill level: Into neck Closure: Original capsule, embossed “CVNE” Label: Original vintage label – partially torn but mostly legible Condition: Good+ overall for its age A rare and historic bottle from one of Rioja’s most respected houses, C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), based in Haro. This 1949 Viña Real Reserva Especial represents one of the classic post-war vintages, bottled in the early 1950s. Viña Real was CVNE’s premium label, known for long-lived Tempranillo-based wines aged in oak and renowned for their depth and elegance. and embossed top seal bearing the CVNE. Stored in a private cellar under controlled temperature and humidity. Offered in good collector condition, not tasted. As with all wines of this age, no guarantee of drinkability can be given.