CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial other_regions First produced in 1982

First produced in 1982

highly perfumed bouquet evokes primary back and blue fruits

Blackberry

but all the elements are nicely balanced

CVNE, Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial other_regions First produced in 1982(raised for 24 months in American oak casks), Bright ruby red; doesn't look to be 11 years old. Powerful, oak spiced aromas of candied cherry and raspberry, with suave vanilla, mocha and floral nuances and slow building tobacco and leather elements. Pliant, palate staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft, with a good lashing of sweet vanillin oak. Sweet and expansive on the gently tannic finish, which shows