Imperial Gran Reserva Ερυθρός Ξηρός Tempranillo-Graciano-Mazuelo 2012 750ml / Compania Vinicola Del Norte de Espana Cune (CVNE) Cune

Χρώμα: Ερυθρός

Ποικιλιακή Σύνθεση: Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo

Γεωγραφική Ένδειξη: Rioja DOC

Περιοχή: Rioja

Τύπος: Ξηρός

The wine is deep cherry red in color with gentle evolution of the color at the rim. The nose is intensely aromatic and shows a perfect balance of balsamic notes and sweet spices from the barrel ageing process with forest fruits, berries and liquorish that remind us of the Mediterranean. The palate is velvety and dense marked by soft, fine tannins and by a long and fruity finish, revealing the elegance of a traditional wine. Roundness and balance make this wine perfect for pairing with cheese, red meat, game, and oily fish, or even to be enjoyed simply in good company. Service temperature 18ºC

Tasting notes

The wine is deep cherry red in colour with gentle evolution of the color at the rim.

The nose is intensely aromatic and shows a perfect balance of balsamic notes and sweet spices from the barrel ageing process with forest fruits, berries and liquorice that remind us of the Mediterranean.

The palate is velvety and dense marked by soft, fine tannins and by a long and fruity finish, revealing the elegance of a traditional wine.

Roundness and balance make this wine perfect for pairing with cheese, red meat, game and oily fish, or even to be enjoyed simply in good company.

Service temperature 18ºC

Vintage / Harvest description

The 2012 growing season lasted 172 days and, in general, it was marked by drought. However, rain falling at the end of September had a great effect, leading to a full and complete ripening process with the grapes therefore achieving better balance.

The excellent health of the grapes led to the elaboration of wines which are perfect for ageing in barrel, and the warm weather led to them being very Mediterranean, aromatic and fruity in style.

The harvest for Imperial started on the 27th September, finished on the 9th October and was slow and selective.