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CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial, 2004

Duty Paid, 1 bottle, 75cl

ID: 243576

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial
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Description

Firmly structured, this is potent and taut. The wine displays a fine-graded appearance - always an indicator of high quality - and the nose is greeted with a discreet rush of oak and exotic spice. On the palate, the wine is svelte and sleek, fruit-laden and meaty and has a long finish. With 13.5% alcohol, its strength remains cloaked, a truly aristocratic wine.

Score: 92+ Drinking Dates: 2013-2024 Critic: Jay S Miller Tasted: 29-JUN-10 Pub: WA

The 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva is 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo aged in new French and American oak for 24 months. Deep crimson-colored, it gives up aromas of toast, spice box, espresso, blackberry, and plum. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate it displays a plush texture, ripe flavors, excellent volume and concentration, and a relatively forward personality. It will be approachable in 2-3 years and will offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2024. Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (C.V.N.E.) is known colloquially to most Spanish wine drinkers as Cune. The company was founded in 1879 by the Real de Asua brothers and still remains in control of their direct descendants. In the 1920s ownership started Vina Real and in 2004 a new winery was built in Laguardia. In 1973 Contino was created to further the concept of the single estate winery and has since been one of the principal leaders in the resurrection of the nearly extinct Graciano grape. The Contino wines are made exclusively from the estates 253 acres located in Laserna near the town of Laguardia. The Reserva bottling is the mainstay of the Contino lineup produced from vines ranging in age from 25 to 60 years. The Contino Vina Del Olivo is the product of a dry farmed single vineyard of the same name planted in 1980. The blend is 90% Tempranillo with the balance Graciano and Carinena aged in new oak for 18 months. The Imperial label is affixed at C.V.N.E. only in the top vintages.
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Item Details

Item ID:

243576

Name:

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial

Producer:

CVNE

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Country / Region:

Spain, Rioja

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

12th Dec 2021 21:40

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Shipping

This Bottle Will Be Sent In A Polystyrene Tube Or Equivalent To Protect It While Travelling.
Buyer
UK Only
Seller does not accept returns

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial, 2004

Price Realised

£110

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Description

Firmly structured, this is potent and taut. The wine displays a fine-graded appearance - always an indicator of high quality - and the nose is greeted with a discreet rush of oak and exotic spice. On the palate, the wine is svelte and sleek, fruit-laden and meaty and has a long finish. With 13.5% alcohol, its strength remains cloaked, a truly aristocratic wine.

Score: 92+ Drinking Dates: 2013-2024 Critic: Jay S Miller Tasted: 29-JUN-10 Pub: WA

The 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva is 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo aged in new French and American oak for 24 months. Deep crimson-colored, it gives up aromas of toast, spice box, espresso, blackberry, and plum. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate it displays a plush texture, ripe flavors, excellent volume and concentration, and a relatively forward personality. It will be approachable in 2-3 years and will offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2024. Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (C.V.N.E.) is known colloquially to most Spanish wine drinkers as Cune. The company was founded in 1879 by the Real de Asua brothers and still remains in control of their direct descendants. In the 1920s ownership started Vina Real and in 2004 a new winery was built in Laguardia. In 1973 Contino was created to further the concept of the single estate winery and has since been one of the principal leaders in the resurrection of the nearly extinct Graciano grape. The Contino wines are made exclusively from the estates 253 acres located in Laserna near the town of Laguardia. The Reserva bottling is the mainstay of the Contino lineup produced from vines ranging in age from 25 to 60 years. The Contino Vina Del Olivo is the product of a dry farmed single vineyard of the same name planted in 1980. The blend is 90% Tempranillo with the balance Graciano and Carinena aged in new oak for 18 months. The Imperial label is affixed at C.V.N.E. only in the top vintages.
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Item Details

Item ID:

243576

Name:

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial

Producer:

CVNE

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Country / Region:

Spain, Rioja

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

12th Dec 2021 21:40

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Shipping

This Bottle Will Be Sent In A Polystyrene Tube Or Equivalent To Protect It While Travelling.
Buyer
UK Only
Seller does not accept returns

Price Realised

£110

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