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Cune Imperial Gran Reserva

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva

Fine, elegant and rounded with a great barrel influence
Vegan
Cune Imperial Gran Reserva
75 cl.
2018
95 Parker
95 Atkin
96 Suckling
95 Peñín
95 Decanter
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
La Rioja
Production area La Rioja
D.O.Ca. Rioja
Designation of Origin D.O.Ca. Rioja
CVNE
Winery CVNE
Contains sulphites
85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuela
Varieties 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuela
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2018

Red wine Gran Reserva Vegan. 24 months in French and American oak barrels and 38 meses en botella.

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2018 is a red wine of sophisticated and profound character. With its remarkable cherry-red hue, it invites one to delve into a symphony of aromas where blackberries, currants, and strawberries take centre stage. These are joined by delicate notes of liquorice and nuances from its time in barrel, such as roasted coffee and chocolate. On the palate, it surprises with a smooth entry and gentle tannins that unfold with elegance. The experience lingers with a fruity and subtly balsamic sensation. It is a charming choice for its complexity and balanced expression, perfect for those seeking a mature and refined wine.

Style Cune Imperial Gran Reserva
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White fish, Red meat, Game, Aperitif, Cured cheeses, Oily fish, Soft cheeses

About Cune Imperial Gran Reserva

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva is a red wine crafted in the DOCa La Rioja by CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), a historic winery established in the late 19th century.

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva is regarded by some as one of Spain's finest wines. Its 2014 vintage was chosen by the esteemed magazine Winespectator as the best wine in the world. It is a blend primarily composed of tempranillo grapes, complemented by a small percentage of mazuelo and graciano. The grapes are sourced from 45-year-old vines planted in the village of Villalba. Harvesting is done manually, with an initial selection of bunches, and transported to the winery in small crates to ensure the grapes remain in pristine condition. Once at the winery, the grapes are chilled and placed on a sorting table where only the finest bunches, previously selected in the field, are chosen. The grapes undergo cold maceration before fermenting at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended post-fermentation maceration.

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva undergoes ageing for 22 months in French and American oak barrels, during which it is racked every four months. After the ageing process is complete, it is clarified and bottled, followed by bottle ageing in the winery's cellar to further refine it before release to the market.

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva is a classic wine from La Rioja. It is refined, elegant, balanced, and rounded with exceptional barrel work.
While it is ready for consumption now, it possesses significant ageing potential.

2018

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2018 is a red wine of sophisticated and profound character. With its remarkable cherry-red hue, it invites one to delve into a symphony of aromas where blackberries, currants, and strawberries take centre stage. These are joined by delicate notes of liquorice and nuances from its time in barrel, such as roasted coffee and chocolate. On the palate, it surprises with a smooth entry and gentle tannins that unfold with elegance. The experience lingers with a fruity and subtly balsamic sensation. It is a charming choice for its complexity and balanced expression, perfect for those seeking a mature and refined wine.
2017

Cune Imperial Gran Reserva 2017 unfurls a nuanced allure with hints of spices and a maturity that gently caresses the senses. On the nose, one discerns the aromas of dark fruits, such as plums and blackberries, interwoven with a subtle hint of vanilla. On the palate, its progression is poised and harmonious, with refined tannins that herald a pleasing development over time. The finish is enduring, leaving an impression of unassuming sophistication.
2009 The year 2009 was distinguished by a notably warm season in Rioja Alta, which culminated in the production of more mature wines. Consequently, this Imperial Gran Reserva is more approachable in its youth. Dark fruit and spices are exquisitely balanced.
2008 Balanced, silky, soft, elegant. Very greedy with hints of liquorice in the aftertaste.

A pretty garnet colour.

The nose is a complex, full of nuances. There are varietal aromas. Ripe forest fruits and liquorice with notes of the barrel: cloves, fruit, leaves and snuff.
2005 Good attack, silky and elegant mid-palate, with a great and well-defined acidity that provides a lot of freshness, many fruit and elegant toasted nuances that are repeated at retro-olfaction. Very long and persistent finish. Great, well-balanced red wine without edges.

Ruby colour with maroon edge. Clean and bright wine of medium robe and a slightly coloured uniform-falling tear.

Complex, clean and intense. Ripe red fruit, fine toasted notes, spices, nails, coffee, liquorice, vanilla, balsamic touches, eucalyptus, rosemary, tobacco, and wet mountain aromas.
2004 The tasting repport of this wine is being translated. Meanwhile, you can check the Spanish version.
1999 Wide, bulky and well-bodied wine, which coats the mouth entirely with its aromas. It has a long, very expressive, velvety mid palate, with a great balance. Excellent acidity and round tannins. Long and very persistent finish.

Nice maroon colour with tile red edges, characteristic of this kind of wines. Bright wine with very elegant tears.

Intense, deep and concentrated aromas, with notes that improve after aeration. Initially, its intense and elegant toasted, smoked and balsamic hints are released. When it opens up, the intense notes of ripe black fruit are displayed, mixed with subtle, creamy spices which reach a perfect balance. Slightly herbal background.
2018
95 Parker
95 Peñín
96 Suckling
2017
94 Parker
97 Suckling
2016
95 Parker
98 Suckling
2015
97 Suckling
2014
94 Parker
94 Suckling
2012
95 Parker
94 Suckling
2011
93 Parker
92 Peñín
2009
93 Parker
2007
93 Parker
2005
95 Parker
93 Peñín
2004
92 Parker
1999
94 Parker

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€56.16

  • We send it to Iceland with UPS Express to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €114.85 with UPS Express.
Taxes are not included in the prices, as you will need to pay the local taxes upon receipt of your order in Iceland.