C.V.N.E.

'Imperial' Gran Reserva 2017

Imperial is one of Rioja’s historic names, first produced in the 1920s and reserved by C.V.N.E. for vintages it considers exceptional. The 2017 combines Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo, followed by two years in oak.

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£15.00

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'Imperial' Gran Reserva 2017

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Tasting Notes

Ripe black cherry and cassis are layered with iron, violet, vanilla and savoury spice. It has the breadth expected of Gran Reserva, but firm acidity and well-integrated tannins keep the wine precise and built for further ageing.

About C.V.N.E.

Founded in 1879 by two brothers and still championed by their direct descendants, this historic Haro powerhouse boasts a revolutionary column-free cellar designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel himself. Pioneering gravity-flow winemaking and cutting-edge regenerative viticulture, they craft timeless Rioja benchmarks that seamlessly marry majestic structure and age-defying elegance with a brilliantly fresh, forward-thinking stamina.

About Rioja

Rioja is Spain’s flagship wine region and a place where clear structure and long-standing tradition shape the styles. Tempranillo is king, delivering approachable reds with bright fruit gentle spice and familiar Rioja smoothness. Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo will often join the blend. Ageing classifications such as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva set the tone with increasing time in oak and bottle, adding layers of flavour. White Rioja, made mainly from Viura (Macabeo) offers both crisp citrus-led styles and fuller oak-influenced, often age-worthy wines. It is a region built on consistency, reliability and strong winemaking identity.

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