{"product_id":"cvne-imperial-gran-reserva-rioja-2017","title":"CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e96 Points - Decanter. \u003c\/strong\u003eCVNE Cune Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja is a layered and elegant red that delivers classic Rioja complexity: ripe dark fruit, polished tannins, and subtle depth. Handcrafted in a dedicated winery by one of Spain’s most respected producers, it carries the highest critical and popular acclaim for its outstanding structure, longevity, and refinement. This is a Rioja for true aficionados and a worthy centrepiece for any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Points - Decanter (2017 Vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A bit coiled upon opening, this opens slowly in the glass, revealing beautiful nuance, fragrant herbal details and savoury complexity underneath the broody restraint. Top notes of vanilla, charred oak, camphor and preserved cherry. Fresh and exact on the palate, with dark chocolate and coffee beans lining the muscular tannins. Very long finish, supported by a firm acid backbone. 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, fermented in small oak vats with malolactic in concrete, then aged in new and second-use oak barrels, 70% French plus American.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis Rioja reveals enticing aromas of dark berry fruits, black cherry, plum, and damson, interwoven with mocha, cinnamon, and hints of vanilla and caramel. The palate is complex and full-bodied, offering silky tannins, layers of ripe fruit, cocoa, liquorice, sweet spice, and a subtle backdrop of tobacco and cedar. The finish is long, smooth, and elegant, capped by well-defined tannins and lingering notes of spice and leather.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/noblegreenwines.co.uk\/products\/cvne-imperial-gran-reserva-rioja-fc25d7cb-8323-47fb-a82e-2ba49a9ea942\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Rioja Ageing Classification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRioja wines are classified by their ageing process, which imparts distinct styles and complexity. The main types are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrianza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGran Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Joven wines are made for early drinking with little or no oak ageing. Crianza must age for a minimum of two years, with at least one year in oak barrels. Reserva wines are matured for at least three years, including a minimum of one year in oak. Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle, aged for at least five years with two years in oak and three in bottle before release. Each type delivers unique flavour profiles, from fruit-forward freshness in Joven to the complex, savoury and evolved notes found in Gran Reserva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of Rioja’s most distinguished and historic producers, founded in 1879 in Haro. What sets CVNE apart is their “bodega within a bodega” for the Imperial range, using artisanal methods, French and American oak, and rigorous selection to craft only the best vintages into Imperial Gran Reserva. Their Imperial bottling has earned a reputation worldwide for age-worthiness, finesse, and being awarded some of Spain’s highest accolades - including being named Wine Spectator’s best wine in the world in 2013.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/product\/cvne-imperial-gran-reserva-2015\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatch Mansfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62356085703043,"sku":"HAT10817","price":64.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/CVNECuneImperialGranReservaRioja2015.png?v=1771258835","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/cvne-imperial-gran-reserva-rioja-2017","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}