Vintages New Release – August 1 2026

SPIRIT OF SUSTAINABILITY

At LCBO, we’re focused on building a more sustainable future through our Spirit of Sustainability initiative, which celebrates trade partners who work to promote diversity and inclusion, community investment and sound environmental practices. Learn more at LCBO.com/sustainability .

CVNE has been run by the same family for five genera tions and is an industry leader in Spain, operating eight wineries spread among Spain’s principal growing regions. One might suspect that the adjustments required to adapt to climate change and pursue sustainable viticulture would be diicult for such an established organization, but David Piera, export area manager at CVNE, insists that the opposite is the case. “It’s part of our culture,” says Piera. “It’s a natural way of evolving for this family, in its fifth generation, as they’ve always been working towards quality. When you work with quality products, the most important thing is the raw materials: the grapes, and the way you treat your vineyards and your soils.” In 2024, CVNE became the first Rioja winery to achieve gold member status at International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). This internationally recognized organization audits member wineries annually to ensure that they are consistently reducing carbon emissions in line with the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign, with the ultimate goal of net zero emissions by 2050. CVNE also achieved gold in 2025 and is on track for 2026. The sustainability measures that got them here include lighter-weight bottles, recycled-cardboard packaging, and the installation of biomass boilers at several of their wineries. These boilers replace fossil fuel consumption with energy produced from forest waste and, alongside the installation of solar panels, mean that 35.97% of all CVNE’s energy comes from onsite renewable sources. It’s all about building on the CVNE legacy. “This wine group has had 150 years of history,” says Piera, “and we expect another 150. We are doing this because we couldn’t do it any other way.”

CUNE BLANCO DOCa Rioja, Spain, vegan

“This beautiful white wine is made with 100% Viura grapes (Macabeo). It’s super fresh and well balanced, with floral, white fruit, and fresh pineapple notes. I’d recommend enjoying it cold, 6-9ºC, paired with anchovies, grilled clams, sushi, or salads with citrus

and fennel.” David Piera Aromatic & Flavourful 50978 (XD) 750 ml

$16.95 2

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Experience CVNE’s fine wines alongside an exceptional lineup from premium Rioja producers at our upcoming Rioja Walk Around Tasting on September 10 at SixtyEight, Scotia Plaza, downtown Toronto. Visit lcbo.com/vintagesevents for more information and to book tickets.

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