Only exceptional vintages can be used for CVNE IMPERIAL, a superb rioja wine.
The “Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España" (CVNE) is a family winery which was founded in 1879 in Haro, La Rioja, Spain. It belongs to the DOCa Rioja Rioja (wine).
Since 1879, CVNE has at all times belonged to the direct descendants of the Real de Asua family. CVNE has always focused in vinegrowing and winemaking in Rioja. Its first exports started in 1880 to Europe and America. CVNE is quoted in the Spanish Stock Market.
The Haro winery comprises a collection of structures and cellars, most dating from the 19th century, arranged around a central patio. Above the cellars are the winemaking, bottling, and shipping facilities, conserved to this day.
With the time, a serial number of structures have been built, which reflect the vinicole history of the winery. The Eiffel ‘s Cellar, designed by the architecture practice of the legendary Alexandre – Gustave Eiffel; The Real de Asúa cellar, a winery inside another winery.The Real de Asua cellar is an independent winery inside the original historic quarters of Cune. This cellar allows for a fully traditional winemaking process subject to the strictest quality controls. The greater wines of the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, namely, Real de Asúa and Imperial, are made in this cellar.
Technical Details
Cask
American white oak casks, French Oak
Made with
85% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano
Tasting Notes
Intense layer of cherry color with burgundy red notes in the meniscus.
High aromatic intensity where the aromas coming from the stay in the barrel like balsamic and sweet spices are mixed respecting the aromas of forest fruits and liquorice that brings back Mediterranean memories.
On the palate it is velvety and oily, marked by a pleasant tannin that leads us to a long and fruity retronasal showing the elegance of the wines of always.
Storage Instructions
Storage away from direct light in a cool and dry place
Pairings
Game meats, Red meats, Stews
Grape varieties
Carignan, Grenache, Tempranillo
