CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2017
Descripción
La bodega rescata esta joya de su propio botellero para ponerla a nuestra disposición. Además, se trata de un vino que tan solo sale al mercado en aquellas añadas que la casa considera excepcionales, y que muestra recuerdos frutales y balsámicos y un paso por boca elegantísimo. Un clásico riojano, nacido en los años 20, considerado como uno de los grandes vinos españoles.
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Viñedo y elaboración
Opinión de los críticos
A very structured and gorgeous Rioja with blackberry, cherry, cedar and spice aromas and flavors. Hints of toasted oak underneath. Granite, too. Medium-bodied, yet the structure builds on the palate, giving superb length and power. Give it three to five years to come together, and beyond.
María Larrea uses CVNE's oldest vine parcel to produce her classic cuvée of Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. Matured in a 70/30 combination of French and American oak, it has ample concentration, serious, muscular tannins, plenty of acidity and layers of plum, blackberry, fennel and dark chocolate. 2026-32
I tasted two vintages of the Gran Reserva from Haro, starting with the 2017 Imperial Gran Reserva from a warm and dry year whose yields were lowered by frost in late April and was saved by rains at the end of July. It's 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo with 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.65 and 5.31 grams of acidity. It fermented in small oak vats followed by malolactic in concrete and aging in French (70%) and American oak barrels for two years, during which time the wine was racked every eight months. It's evolving at a slightly faster pace and maybe it's a little lighter, but I didn't feel the heat, which is quite something. It's drinking well. 75,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020.
Añadas: 2017 2016 2012
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Imperial de cune es uno de los vinos de culto míos desde hace más de 40 años,pero por la razón que sea prefiero sus reserva(en general)