£44.82
These Imperial Reserva Rioja bottles feature rich dark fruit notes ideal for pairing with slow-cooked meats or roasted vegetables. Produced by CVNE, this authentic Spanish red offers complexity and suitability for celebrating special occasions together.
- Blended with 85% Tempranillo grapes and aged in oak for exceptional depth.
- Suitable for vegans and vegetarians without any added animal-derived ingredients.
- Offers layers of dark fruit and spice flavours on the palate.
- Matured in French and American oak barrels before final release.
- Can be stored for up to 9 years to improve further.
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Description
85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Aromas and flavours of dark fruit, spice and subtle oak. Structured, complex and age-worthy. Perfect with slow-cooked meats, roasted root vegetables, vegetarian wellingtons, or rich sauces.
Aged in French and American oak, Deep and structured, Imperial Reserva is a refined Rioja with layers of dark fruit, spice and subtle oak. Elegant and powerful, it combines concentration with balance and a long, polished finish. Pairs wonderfully with slow-cooked meats, roast root vegetables, mushroom Wellington, lentil and vegetable casseroles, or rich tomato-based dishes.
The Imperial winery is a small and unique independent artisanal winery within the original CVNE facility in Haro, where the company was founded. This has been one of Spain's finest wines since 1920 and is only produced in years of exceptional harvests in Rioja: Imperial. A true Rioja classic, ideal for special meals and moments worth celebrating.
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegans. Suitable for Vegetarians. Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites.
Manufacturer
Bottled by: C.V.N.E., Haro, España. Country of origin: Spain. Produced in Spain.
Packaging
Glass Bottle. Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork.
Alcohol
Alcohol by volume: 14%. Alcoholic content: 10.5 units. Green Dot.
Storage Instructions
This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 9 years.
History
Imperial, part of the C.V.N.E - Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company) - was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. Since its inception, C.V.N.E has been focused on the production and ageing of red, rosé and white wines and now comprises four wineries: Cune, Imperial, Vina Real and Contino.
Regional information
The 545 hectares of vineyards that C.V.N.E owns are distributed between the two sub regions of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa which are known for producing the very best Rioja wines. The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. Drink Responsibly.
