Imperial Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops with rosemary, slow-cooked beef stews, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), established in 1879 in Haro's historic Barrio de la Estación, is a cornerstone of Rioja winemaking. The 'Imperial' label, first created in the 1920s, owes its name to a unique bottling originally destined for the English market in 'Imperial pint' measures. This legendary wine is crafted only in exceptional vintages from estate-owned old vines in Rioja Alta, primarily around the village of Villalba. The blend is anchored by Tempranillo, complemented by Graciano and Mazuelo. Fermented in large oak vats and aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels before extensive bottle aging, Imperial Reserva represents the pinnacle of traditional Rioja: a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit, refined acidity, structured tannins, and complex notes of leather, tobacco, and sweet spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1879 by brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is one of Rioja's foundational and most prestigious historic bodegas, headquartered in the iconic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Spain. Still under the stewardship of the founding family's descendants, CVNE harmoniously bridges traditional winemaking heritage with pioneering technical innovation across its distinct estates and cellars. The estate is celebrated for crafting world-renowned, age-worthy wines characterized by elegance, structure, and balance, predominantly driven by Tempranillo and native Riojan varieties. Among its celebrated portfolio are legendary classic benchmarks such as Imperial, Viña Real, and the single-estate icon Viñedos del Contino.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo