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 »
$100
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
96
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Depth and tension define CVNE’s 2017 Imperial Gran Reserva, a finely etched Rioja layering black cherry and cassis with cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla spice. Medium to full in body with bright, vintage-marked acidity and polished but firm tannins, it’s powerful yet precise, finishing long and savory with a hint of graphite and coffee bean. This is a serious, ageworthy Imperial that rewards patience more than immediate gratification.
Herb-crusted lamb rack; charcoal-grilled ribeye steak; wild mushroom and manchego risotto
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…