LiQuery - Imperial Gran Reserva 2015

IMPERIAL GRAN RESERVA 2015

Item:	598268
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2015 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2022-12-01
Producer:	Compa��a Vin�cola del Norte de Espa�a
Location:	Spain - Rioja
Price:	$63.00 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Medium-bodied & Fruity
Alcohol:	13.5%
Varietal:	Tempranillo Blend
Sugar Code:	XD (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	96
Cellar:	2028

Description
'Cune (an acronym for Compa��a Vin�cola del Norte de Espa�a) was founded by brothers Eusebio and Raimundo Real de As�a in 1879. Now one of Rioja's most important wineries, Cune was among the 19th century producers that helped define classic Rioja ... The wine itself has maintained a consistent character. Imperial is rarely aggressive or musclebound, but it doesn't lack structure or grip. New oak never protrudes, nor the oxidation that can result from excessive barrel aging. There is ripe fruit, but it is framed by spice and mineral notes. The wine never seems too young or too old' (Wine Spectator, Sept. 30, 2013). The 2004 vintage of this wine was selected as the # 1 wine in the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2013. Expect to be impressed by this as-yet-unreviewed 2008 vintage.

Description

'Cune (an acronym for Compa��a Vin�cola del Norte de Espa�a) was founded by brothers Eusebio and Raimundo Real de As�a in 1879. Now one of Rioja's most important wineries, Cune was among the 19th century producers that helped define classic Rioja ... The wine itself has maintained a consistent character. Imperial is rarely aggressive or musclebound, but it doesn't lack structure or grip. New oak never protrudes, nor the oxidation that can result from excessive barrel aging. There is ripe fruit, but it is framed by spice and mineral notes. The wine never seems too young or too old' (Wine Spectator, Sept. 30, 2013). The 2004 vintage of this wine was selected as the # 1 wine in the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2013. Expect to be impressed by this as-yet-unreviewed 2008 vintage.

Tasting Notes
This is very ripe with blackberries, dried fruit, toasted oak and black licorice on the nose. Full-bodied with ultra-fine, linear tannins and a racy, refined finish. This has fantastic structure and length. It goes on for minutes. It needs time to open and refine even more. One of the best Imperiale Gran Reservas in a very long time. Drink after 2023. Score - 96. (timatkin.com, Feb. 3, 2022)