2009 | CVNE 'Imperial' Gran Reserva | Rioja Nebbiolo d'Alba With its slow evolution

With its slow evolution

The tannins are forceful yet polished and thoughtful

often heady in alcohol (15% or higher)

A deep brilliant crimson with an underlying amethyst hue

2009 | CVNE 'Imperial' Gran Reserva | Rioja Nebbiolo d'Alba With its slow evolutionImperial was first bottled in 1920 and has gained a reputation as one of the best known wines of Rioja. The name traces its origins back to a special bottling intended for the English market which was called Pinta Imperial, or 'Imperial pint'. The grapes come from CVNEs 28ha of vineyards, as well as from selected sites in Rioja Alta, where the vines are on average 20 years old. Ageing in French and American oak lasts for 24 months, with another 48