COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE)
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Imperial Gran Reserva 2018 is a red wine from Rioja DOCa, produced by Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE). It is CVNE's most prestigious wine, crafted only in years deemed exceptional. The 2018 vintage was shaped by cooler weather patterns, contributing to a wine with notable freshness and finesse. CVNE, founded in 1879, is a historic producer in Rioja, known for its blend of tradition and innovation. The grapes for this wine are sourced from CVNE's premier vineyards in Rioja Alta, situated at elevations between 550 and 650 meters on clay-limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2018 vintage is considered by some to be the best since 1947.
Fact 02
Imperial Gran Reserva is only produced in excellent vintages.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from CVNE's prime vineyards in Rioja Alta.
Fact 04
Average vine age for this wine is around 40 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Imperial Gran Reserva 2018 are hand-harvested with a double selection process. Fermentation takes place in small wooden vats or concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete. The wine is then aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with a significant portion being new. Following barrel aging, the wine rests in bottle for at least three years before release.
