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CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva, 2016

CVNE, Imperial Gran Reserva, 2016

CVNE | Rioja, Spain
98/100James Suckling 95/100Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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On the nose, the 2016 Imperial Gran Reserva presents aromas of black and red fruits, complemented by notes of forest floor, cloves, roasted coffee, cigar leaf, chocolate, caramel, and balsamic nuances. The palate is deep and elegant, with warm tannins well balanced by acidity, leading to a long and complex finish.

Crafted from the finest vineyards of Rioja Alta, this wine undergoes a meticulous selection process - from the vineyards to the cellar, to the barrels, resulting in a Gran Reserva with superb aging potential. The cooler growing season has yielded a wine with vibrant acidity and integrated tannins, balancing both power and grace, perfect for drinking now or cellaring for years to come.

What the critics say:

98/100James Suckling

"Polished and structured with firm, very fine tannins. Lots going on here, with layers of black fruit, dried spices, graphite, coconut and cracked pepper. Full-bodied and so intense. Keeps going. Long. The tannins are so fine and so numerous. One of the greatest modern Gran Reservas. 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Try in 2025."

95/100Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate

"The classical 2016 Imperial Gran Reserva was produced with a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from grapes that were picked between October 10 and 25 with good ripeness, delivering a wine with 14.5% alcohol after fermenting in small oak vats followed by malolactic in concrete and two years in barrel and three in bottle. I was quite surprised, because the wine was quite closed and needed energetic swirling and time in the glass to reveal its true colours. It has more stuffing and finesse than the reserva. 2016 was a very good vintage, with freshness and balance to develop nicely in bottle. The tannins are very fine, and the wine is tasty and long. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2019."

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