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    113
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    17
  • Decanting time

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  • When to drink

    Now

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The Story

The Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE), launched the Viña Real brand in the 1920s becoming one of the pioneering wineries in making crianza wines in oak barrels in this area. A careful balance between tradition and modernity has defined the form and content of Viña Real. 

Made with high quality grapes harvested by hand from our better plots in Rioja Alavesa. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temper...

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Imperial Gran Reserva – CVNE

C.V.N.E. has always been one of Spain's leading wine producers. Those who have been fortunate enough to taste the glorious and celebrated vintages of C.V.N.E. Imperial Gran Reserva like 1928, 1937, 1950, 1958 and 1964 have found the utmost satisfaction and perfection that can only be expected from the best names of the wine world.
In 1879, two brothers decided to set up a business in the newly flourishing trade...

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From the family's cellar in Madrid because they were so keen to participate. This is the wine in the line-up with the most Graciano, almost 20% with a little Mazuelo. 80% Tempranillo. Viña Real designed to showcase 'burgundian' style.
Mid ruby. Intense and glorious and wonderfully complex fully mature bouquet. Very complete with just a little graininess of texture. Lightish in terms of build but still vibrant fruit. Not sweet, more on the side of tannic structure – still! Second bottle a bit mellower texture and very lively indeed. Heady liquorice notes. But so delicate. 

  • 95p

Imported by the Rare Wine Co. There are deep aromas of leather and earth. In the mouth the red fruit has youthful grip with a gorgeously fine interplay of fruit, earth, and animale notes. The wine becomes drier towards the finish. This is a beautifully focused wine with both fruit, acidity, and structure to continue its glacial evolution for years to come. If you enjoy that sweet concentration resulting from traditional winemaking and old age then look no further.  ****(*) Now – 2032.

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Origin

Haro, Rioja

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