Rioja Reserva "Imperial" CVNE 2016

Grožđe za Imperial dolazi iz stroge selekcije najboljih i najstarijih vinograda CVNE-a u Rioja Alta. Vino sazrijeva 24 mjeseca u buradima od francuske i američke hrastovine, a zatim još 24 mjeseca u flaši. 85% Tempranillo sa Garnacha, Graciano i Mazuelo. U nosu se osjećaju interesantne arome divljeg bobičastog voća i sladića lijepo spojenih sa notama tofua, lista duvana i dobijenih od odležavanja u buradima. Na nepcima se otkriva vino karakteristično po svojoj eleganciji, dubini aroma i baršunastim taninima. Završni ukus je dugačak i kompleksan. Ovo lijepo izbalansirano vino je savršeno uz ribu, sve vrste mesa i dimljenim sirevima. Tim Atkin - #1 Wine of the Year 

The grapes for Imperial come from a rigorous selection of CVNE’s best and oldest vineyards in Rioja Alta. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 24 months, followed by another 24 months in bottle. 85% Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. On the nose, interesting aromas of wild berries and liquorice merge beautifully with notes of toffee, tobacco leaf and undergrowth from barrel ageing. The palate reveals a wine characterised by its elegance, depth of flavour and fine, velvety tannins. The finish is long and complex. This beautifully balanced wine is perfect for pairing with fish, all types of meat and cured cheeses. Tim Atkin - #1 Wine of the Year