Imperial
Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva
4.8
Expert Rating
4.4
Most Reviewed
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WINE DESCRIPTION
This Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva is a full-bodied red wine with an intense aroma of dark fruits, spices, and oak. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety with flavors of ripe blackberries and cherries, hints of dried herbs, leather, and tobacco, and a long, persistent finish. It is a complex and balanced wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses. Enjoy it now or cellar it for a few more years to fully appreciate its elegance.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva is a complex, mature and harmonious wine.The nose presents aromas of ripe red fruits and a touch of cedar and spices. On the palate, it is smooth and balanced, with notes of cocoa, blackberries and sweet tobacco. The finish is long and persistent, with ripe tannins and a hint of dried herbs. Overall, it is an exquisite, elegant wine with great ageing potential.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2051
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Tempranillo
Graciano
ORIGINS
Winery: Imperial
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.4
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