CVNE IMPERIAL GRAN RESERVA 2009 & CVNE IMPERIAL RESERVA 2012 WITH GLASSES (WOODEN BOX), 2 X 75 CL

1 bottle of Imperial Gran Reserva & 1 bottle of Imperial Reserva with 6 pieces of Glasses (Wooden Box)

Name of Wine: IMPERIAL GRAN RESERVA

Type of Wine: Red Wine

Region of Production: Rioja

Year: 2009

Vintage Rating: Excellent

Grape Varieties: 

85% Tempranillo,
10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo.

Bottle Type: Bordeaux

Case / Bottle Size:

C/6 – 75 cl

Alcoholic Volume: 13.8 % Vol.

Total Acidity: 5.49 (g/l tartaric)

pH: 3.42

Volatile Acidity: 0.7

SO2 Free / Total: 33,6/99

WINEMAKING
This wine is produced from grapes harvested in vineyards that are over 20 years
old in the area around Villalba and Haro in Rioja Alta. They are bush pruned, with
low yields, and hand harvested. Only the healthiest and ripest grapes are
selected, and following destalking, the grapes are cold macerated prior to a cold
temperature fermentation. Following a long maceration to achieve optimum
colour and structure, the wine goes through a malolactic fermentation, to refine
the wine, and to leave it with the necessary acidity to complete its American and
French oak maturation, and subsequent bottle ageing prior to its release to the
market.

VINTAGE / HARVEST DESCRIPTION
Vintage slightly ahead of previous years due to a very hot summer and little rainfall. However, the rains in mid-September (16-18) not only helped to solve the problems of water stress and regain some vineyards production expectations, but were critical to the final quality of the harvest. They balanced the alcoholic maturity and phenolic maturity, yeilding a crop of very good quality.

TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red color. The nose is rich and enticing with black and red berry fruit and liquorice notes. The palate is generously fruity with toasty oak, supple tannins and savoury balsamic nuances and a long finish.

Name of Wine: IMPERIAL RESERVA

Type of Wine: Red Wine

Region of Production: Rioja

Year: 2012

Vintage Rating: Very Good

Grape Varieties: 

85% Tempranillo,
10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo

Alcoholic Volumen: 14 % Vol.

Total Acidity: 5,29 (g/l tartaric)

pH: 3,62

Volatile Acidity: 0,57

SO2 Free / Total: 30/88

IC: 12,01

WINEMAKING
Made from a selection of the best grapes from our Rioja Alta vineyards around the
village of Villalba that were hand harvested in small 30 kg boxes. Before starting the
alcoholic fermentation, the bunches of grapes were cooled down and kept at a low
temperature for some hours in order to improve our control over fermentation without
using any additives and to achieve an optimum extraction. The fermentation took place
in a combination of oak vats and stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The
wine was then aged in both American and French new and used oak casks for two
years, followed by another two years in bottle prior to its release in the market.

VINTAGE / HARVEST DESCRIPTION
The 2012 harvest has been of low yield in the DOC Rioja due to drought that has
characterized this vintage. Theyield of the vineyard was lower especially in dry land
areas and has affected all varieties, especially white. Thedrought was slightly
relieved in late September and October and the grapes underwent a technological
upgrade.In CVNE harvest started on September 20 and concluded on October 23. It
has been a slow and selectivevintage due to weather changes and uncertainty. The
grapes arrived at the winery in excellent health.

TASTING NOTES
Deep cherry colour with shades of shiny red. To the nose, aromas of berries and
liquorice balanced by hints of clove, rosemary, thyme and tobacco leaves coming from
the oak cask ageing. To the palate, it shows its elegance thanks to a gentle tanin
providing roundness and freshness. The wine tastes for long in the palate, with an
interestingly complex aftertaste. Game and red meats are ideal pairings for this wine.