16th April 2026 – Welcome to an exceptional Winemaker’s Dinner with legendary wines from Rioja
Experience the very best that Rioja has to offer.
We are delighted to invite you to a full evening of fine dining at Tollbua on 16th April, as we welcome the iconic winery Cune. Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy some of Spain’s finest wines paired with a specially curated five-course menu.
Date and time: Thursday 16th April at 7.00 pm
Location: Chef’s Kitchen, Tollbua
Price: 1.695,- per person (price includes five-course menu, aperitif and all wines, still/sparkling water, coffee from Pala and presentation of wines from representative from Cune).
See the full menu and details of the wields being served on the evening below
How to book: Navigate to the “Events” tab in the booking window and chose the date 16th April
Winemaker’s Dinner with Cune 16th April 2026, 7pm
Spain’s finest wines
On this evening, we will be joined by David Piera from Cune, who will guide us through the dinner as we enjoy some of the very best wines Spain has to offer, perfectly matched with specially composed dishes.
You will experience the winery’s refinement firsthand as we enjoy exquisite Cava, elegant and complex white wines from Galicia and Rioja, as well as exceptional red wines – including the single-vineyard wine Contino going back to the 2007 vintage, and Imperial Gran Reserva, the wine that was once named the world’s best wine.
Unwavering quality since 1879
The history of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, C.V.N.E., began when the Real de Asúa brothers arrived in Haro, in the heart of Rioja, in 1879 and established what would become one of the world’s most historic wineries. This marked the beginning of a family-owned winery that is still run today by the fifth generation of the family.
The first wines produced by CVNE took their name from the winery’s initials. Thanks to what turned out to be a fortunate spelling error, where the letter V was replaced with a U, the iconic Cune wines we know so well were born.
For more than 140 years, the winery has continued to grow and develop. Since its inception, CVNE has always been innovative in both winemaking and production, while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and respect for tradition. This dedication has resulted in the elegant and rich wines the house is known for, and has helped secure its status as one of Rioja’s shining stars.
CVNE’s strong commitment to quality winemaking has led the group to invest in exceptional vineyards in some of Spain’s very best wine regions. Today, the group owns eight wineries in Spain’s leading wine areas: CVNE, Imperial, Viña Real and Viñedos del Contino in Rioja; Roger Goulart in Penedès; Bela in Ribera del Duero; Virgen del Galir in Valdeorras; and La Val in Rías Baixas.
Each winery delivers the finest wines from its respective region, combining modern winemaking with tradition to create characterful and elegant wines. Among these is the iconic Imperial Gran Reserva, the house’s flagship wine, which was named Wine of the Year in 2013 by Wine Spectator—the first Spanish wine ever to receive this honour. The group also produces Monopole, Spain’s oldest white wine; Contino, Spain’s first single-vineyard wine; and cava from Roger Goulart, a pioneer of traditional sparkling wine production in Spain since 1882.
On Thursday 16th April, David Piera, Export Manager for Cune wines, will be visiting Tollbua in Trondheim.
Menu and wines:
Her har du muligheten til å smake en meny satt sammen av Tollbuas kjøkken, laget spesielt for å passe til vinene som tilbys. Til flere av rettene vil importøren også presentere to viner for sammenligning.
Aperitif/ Amuse Bouche
Coppa from Strinda with chicken liver and apricot
Cune Cava Brut
Scallop with sea buckthorn, parsnip and XO
Val do Galir Godello 2024
Cune Monopole Reserva 2020
Veal tartar with Coulatura di alchi and Alpeost
Bela Ribera del Duero 2023
Cune Reserva 2019
Beef Cheek with Szechuan pepper and spring onion
Contino Reserva 2020
Lamb Fillet with potato, tomato and garlic
Cune Gran Reserva 2018 / Imperial Gran Reserva 2015
Dette blir en fantastisk kveld med nydelige viner og spennende matopplevelser!
Welcome to an unforgettable evening of delicious wines and incredible food experiences. To secure you spot send us and email or follow the booking link below: booking@tollbua-trondheim.no
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