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With more than a century of history, Imperial is one of the most acclaimed Riojas of all time, and it is only produced in exceptional vintages. Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 is crafted from the best vineyards that the winery owns in Rioja Alta.
Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, sourced from the best vineyards CVNE owns in Rioja Alta. They are bush-trained old vines hand-harvested in 20 kg boxes.
The fruit underwent a double selection, in the vineyard and in the winery. After a belt sorting process, the grapes moved by gravity to small wooden tuns, where they macerated cold for a few hours before commencing the alcoholic fermentation with their own yeasts at a temperature of 28-29 ºC. Subsequently, this red wine underwent malolactic fermentation in concrete, and then aged for 24 months in French and American oak barrels, both new and from a previous wine. The process concluded with a bottle ageing of at least 36 months in the centuries-old cellars of the winery.
The mastery CVNE has built in long maturations earned it one of the greatest recognitions a few years ago: its Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 was named “Wine of the World 2013” by the American magazine Wine Spectator. It was the first time a Spanish wine achieved this recognition. Under the CVNE initials lies the name of one of Spain’s most prominent bodegas on the international stage. Founded in 1879, CVNE still retains its original location in the legendary Barrio de la Estación in Haro, in the heart of Rioja Alta.
Pairing
Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 (D.O.Ca. Rioja) pairs wonderfully with red meats, game, fatty fish and aged cheeses…
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
10% graciano, 85% tempranillo, 5% mazuelo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
24 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Description
Imperial Gran Reserva 2015 comes from CVNE's best vineyards in Rioja Alta, with old bush vines hand-picked in 20 kg crates.
Age
Old vineyard.
The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España is one of the great symbols of the Estación de Haro neighborhood, the great capital of Rioja wine. Founded in 1879 by the brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, CVNE (as it is known worldwide) can proudly claim to have remained at the top throughout its history. Ten years after its creation, the winery inaugurated an impressive barrel hall designed by the studio of Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. By 1900, it was already producing nearly 80,000 bottles, an unthinkable feat for the time. The 20th century established CVNE as an institution of Spanish wine.
Over 140 years, it has successfully combined tradition and innovation to create wines that today are the standard-bearers of Rioja reds and have garnered international critical acclaim. Its Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 made history when it was chosen as Wine of the Year 2013 by the prestigious American magazine Wine Spectator, marking the first time a Spanish wine received this recognition.
Since its foundation, CVNE has expanded its heritage and grown with avant-garde projects at different times in its history, such as the creation of Viñedos del Contino or Viña Real.
