C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Vintage 2010 / we drank a glass in the evening, and now for sunday’s lunch, so with hours aeration. Só much fruit in smell, a real good balance, elegance and refinement. / Paired with venison, small potatoes, chanterelles and snow peas
Vintage 2010 / we drank a glass in the evening, and now for sunday’s lunch, so with hours aeration. Só much fruit in smell, a real good balance, elegance and refinement. / Paired with venison, small potatoes, chanterelles and snow peas
Oct 27th, 2019
This is the current release. I don’t know a lot about Spanish wines. I know this is this banging.
This is the current release. I don’t know a lot about Spanish wines. I know this is this banging.
Oct 23rd, 2017
Excellent nose which displays stature and balance. On the palette, lots of cherries with regal tannins. A little pricey, but very enjoyable, and will last for years - best of the bunch today
Excellent nose which displays stature and balance. On the palette, lots of cherries with regal tannins. A little pricey, but very enjoyable, and will last for years - best of the bunch today
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2017
Most likely over decanted this bottle a little bit. Deep garnet red with a mix of ruby too. Layered nose with dark cocoa, a little herbaceous and herbal. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10). Well integrated with dried red cherries, tobacco, a touch dark, earthy and a little forest floor. Medium bodied and medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2025.
Most likely over decanted this bottle a little bit. Deep garnet red with a mix of ruby too. Layered nose with dark cocoa, a little herbaceous and herbal. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6.5/10). Well integrated with dried red cherries, tobacco, a touch dark, earthy and a little forest floor. Medium bodied and medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2025.
Apr 29th, 2017
Beautiful Rioja. Winner of Spain/Portugal tasting at NCWC.
Beautiful Rioja. Winner of Spain/Portugal tasting at NCWC.
Nov 5th, 2016
Took about an hour to open up. After that, fantastic!
Took about an hour to open up. After that, fantastic!
Jul 4th, 2025
2021/2. This bottle felt younger and a bit more reserved - darker and deeper. The traditional Rioja oak was also more noticeable, with that hint of cheese. But there was still plenty of fruit to go along with it, as well - there’s plenty to enjoy now
2021/2. This bottle felt younger and a bit more reserved - darker and deeper. The traditional Rioja oak was also more noticeable, with that hint of cheese. But there was still plenty of fruit to go along with it, as well - there’s plenty to enjoy now
Feb 7th, 20212021/1. This bottle was especially bright and open, with layers of juicy red berry fruit.
2021/1. This bottle was especially bright and open, with layers of juicy red berry fruit.
Feb 7th, 2021