C.V.N.EImperial Gran Reserva 2015

Product code: 14233
£48.55 inc VAT
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: C.V.N.E
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Rioja
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: C.V.N.E
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Product Notes

C.V.N.E Imperial Gran Reserva is a premium red wine that embodies the excellence of the Rioja region in Spain. It is crafted from handpicked Tempranillo grapes that undergo a rigorous vinification process before being aged in American and French oak barrels for a minimum of two years, followed by a further three years of bottle aging. This complex process results in a wine with a deep ruby color, an intense aroma of ripe black fruits, spices and vanilla, and a full body with tannins that are silky and refined. C.V.N.E Imperial Gran Reserva is a highly prized wine that pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and mature cheeses.

Tasting Notes

The perfect balance of fruits of the forest and licorice stand out along with aromas from pine, cigar leaf and sweet spices. The palate is marked by soft tannins and a long elegant finish

About the Winery

C.V.N.E

Compania Vinicola de Norte de Espana (CVNE), or the Wine Company of Northern Spain is one of the famous Spanish wine labels established in 1879 in the Haro – The Rioja. Founded by two brothers, this company continues to produce high-quality wines and focuses on ageing them properly, though it is run by the founders' 5th generation today. 

Though the company's wines started winning many awards at various competitions, it got worldwide recognition when the brand won the Grand Prize at the Antwerp Universal Exhibition in 1894.  There was no looking back for the label, as it continued to lure wine lovers by winning the top prizes at various international exhibitions at Brussels and Paris as well.

The year 1915 brought a revolution in the white wine market of Spain. This was the period when CVNE launched the oldest white wine in Spain – Monopole. This wine is known for its unique dry and fruity taste & pale texture. In the next five years, the company grew enormously, and it launched its Vina Real wines in the market. The grapes for these wines are cultivated in the Sierra de Cantabria vineyards. In 1920, CVNE launched Imperial, which is considered to be one of the greatest ever Spanish wines to date.  Last year, this wine celebrated 100 years of existence.

For Imperial wines, the grapes are cultivated in the 28-hectare vineyard in Villalba, and in some selected plots in Briones and Montalvo regions. Imperial wines are known for their high acidic levels. This is because the soils here are rich in iron, limestone and clay. An interesting fact about this special wine is that it is processed in an autonomous winery, known as the Imperial Winery, which is located inside the CVNE winery. French oak vats are used for storing and ageing these wines.

https://www.cvne.com

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