CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2016

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2016

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2016
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75 cl

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£54.00
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CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2016 is a traditional gran reserva Rioja red wine produced only in the most exceptional growing years. This 2016 vintage is a classic blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo, matured for two years in oak followed by extensive bottle ageing. It delivers a profound profile of dark plums, cedar and balsamic herbs, with a serious structure defined by sculpted, fine-grained tannins. Celebrated for its grace and longevity, this Gran Reserva offers an endless finish of wood-spice and cocoa.
95 Robert Parker
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 colors. 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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