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Wine Description
The Story
Imperial is one of the great names in Spanish winemaking. It is a true classic in Rioja and was first made in the 1920’s. Its name comes from a special bottling for the English market made in a bottle size of a ‘Pinta Imperial’ or ‘Imperial Pint’ which is approximately equivalent to half a litre.
Aging in cask 24 moths and aging in bottle 36 moths before going to market. The grapes for Imperial Reserva come from our best and oldest vineyard...
Vintage 1991
The 1991 vintage in Spain was a mixed, weather-challenged campaign across the northern appellations, marked by spring frost, erratic summer weather, and late autumn rainfall. Coming off the solar power of the 1989 and 1990 harvests, 1991 produced generally lighter, high-acid, and early-maturing wines.
Climate & Growing Conditions
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Spring Frost & Late Flowering: Cold weather and localized frosts in late April damaged young vine shoot...