CVNE Imperial Reserva Rioja Half Bottle 2018
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CVNE Imperial Reserva is one of the great names in Spanish winemaking, first produced a century ago and only crafted in the most special of vintages. Sourced entirely from three of CVNE's estate vineyards in Rioja, the vines used for this wine are at least forty years of age. A classic vintage, 2018 yielded Rioja's of nonpareil quality, depth, and intensity.
This is in half bottle format.
94/100 - The red 2018 Imperial Reserva keeps the brand profile of finesse, precision and power, produced with grapes that were picked...in a year like in the past—cold, rain and snow followed by a warm summer. It's a blend of Tempranillo and 15% Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha that were put through optical sorting and fermented in oak vats with a 20-day maceration. It matured in barrel for 24 months. It's 14% alcohol and has a pH of 3.57. It's a textbook Reserva from Haro, fine-tuning the grapes they use here trying to control the power of this cuvée, which has to be powerful but keeping the freshness. This is quite young and lively, quite impressive, really very good, getting close to the complexity of a Gran Reserva but with the extra oomph of its youth. - Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
On the palate, round and friendly tannins lead to a long and pleasant finish with fruity notes. Elegant, yet with distinct personality.
Perfect for pairing with Iberian ham, Spanish cocido, red and/or gamey meat, or cured cheeses.
Delicious now, this wine can age for decades to come.
Bottle Size: 37.5CL
ABV: 14.0%
Vintage: 2018
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