Imperial Gran Reserva by CVNE is an iconic, long-lived Rioja Alta Gran Reserva produced only in exceptional vintages fro…Imperial Gran Reserva by CVNE is an iconic, long-lived Rioja Alta Gran Reserva produced only in exceptional vintages from old, bush-trained Tempranillo-based vineyards (with small portions of Graciano and Mazuelo) at 550–650 meters in Villa…Learn More »
$90
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
96
/100
2016 Pro Rating
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2016 is deep and resonant, layering ripe blackberries and dark cherries with hints of sweet spice, cocoa and cedar from its long élevage. The palate is full-bodied yet poised, with very fine, densely knit tannins and a long, savoury finish that promises further complexity with time in bottle.
roast lamb with rosemary, beef short ribs, aged Manchego cheese
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Imperial Gran Reserva by CVNE is an iconic, long-lived Rioja Alta Gran Reserva produced only in exceptional vintages from old, bush-trained Tempranillo-based vineyards (with small portions of Graciano and Mazuelo) at 550–650 meters in Villalba and Torremontalvo. Vinified in small oak vats and aged about two years in a mix of French and American oak followed by extensive bottle ageing in CVNE’s historic Haro cellars, it represents a refined yet powerful “modern classic” style of Rioja, noted for its depth, polish and capacity to evolve gracefull…