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
From Rioja, Spain
Deep and expressive, Imperial Reserva is a refined Rioja made with Tempranillo, revealing layers of dark fruit, warm spice, and subtle oak. Elegant and powerful, it combines concentration with balance, polished tannins, and a long, refined finish. A full-bodied Spanish red wine with depth and complexity. 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.
10.5 UK Units per bottle Drink Responsibly The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. Please drink responsibly drinkaware.co.uk
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Contains Sulphites
Suitable for Vegans
Suitable for Vegetarians
Alcohol by volume: 14 %
Units of Alcohol: 10.5 units
Region of origin: Rioja
Agent: Hatch Mansfield
Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha/Grenache, Mazuelo
Producer: C.V.N.E
Winemaker: Maria Larrea
Wine colour: Red
Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork
Storage instructions: This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to <>
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. C.V.N.E has been dedicated to the environment and sustainability - they were the first wine company in Spain to achieve the double Environmental Footprint certification
Vinification: Traditional Spanish winemaking techniques are used to produce this outstanding red wine from Rioja, which is made using only the healthiest and ripest grapes. Matured in a mixture of French and American oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing prior to release
Produced in Spain
Country of Origin Spain
Bottled by: C.V.N.E., Haro, España.
Item code: 8212147
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