Krug Grande Cuvée NV 173th Edition Portugal Grapes are selected from 80–110-year-old

Grapes are selected from 80–110-year-old Tempranillo (and some Cabernet Sauvignon) vines in elevated Rioja Alavesa sites near Elciego

and finger foods

Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): 88 points

Bottega Pio Cesare stands as one of Piedmont’s most respected historic wineries

Krug Grande Cuvée NV 173th Edition Portugal Grapes are selected from 80–110-year-oldWinery Background and History Founded in 1843 by JohannJoseph Krug in Reims, Champagne Krug remains family led despite ownership by LVMH. The house is renowned for its artisanal blending philosophy, prioritizing consistency, complexity, and elegance through meticulous selection of base and reserve wines. Krug Grande Cuve exemplifies this approach, blending over a hundred wines from multiple vintages to capture the depth of the house style. Producer