CVNE Imperial Reserva 2018
Type: Red
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha
Viticulture: Vegan Friendly
Rating: 94 Robert Parker Points
Climate: Continental climate with Mediterranean influence and extreme temperatures
Terroir: The wine comes from an estate with old vines over 40 years old and planted in poor soils of sand and lime
Winemaking: In the winery, Cune Imperial Reserva grapes ferment in French oak vats and remain there for a few days to extend maceration. Afterwards, malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in French and American oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months
Color: Deep garnet
Nose: A good blend of red and black fruit aromas with spicy notes from the barrel
Palate: On the palate, it is elegant, smooth, and velvety. A powerful wine with a well-balanced acidity and silky tannins. The finish is long and persistent
About the Winery:
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo, the company has been an integral part of the Rioja region’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. With their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, CVNE has been one of Rioja’s most reliable sources of high-quality wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asúa brothers, now represented by the fifth generation with current CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra.
Since its founding, CVNE’s goal has been to increase the scope of production while maintaining the level of quality on which its reputation was built. Forty years after the original bodega was created, CVNE expanded into the Alavesa region. Today, CVNE is comprised of three separate bodegas: Cune, Viña Real, and Contino. Each of the three estates produces a distinct style of wine from a distinct terroir, and each of their flagship bottlings occupies a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great Spanish wine
