{"product_id":"cvne-rioja-imperial-gran-riserva-2012","title":"CVNE Rioja Imperial Gran Riserva 2012","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCVNE Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva 2012\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA flagship wine of Rioja and one of Spain’s most enduring classics, CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva is produced only in exceptional vintages and represents the pinnacle of the estate’s historic winemaking tradition. The 2012 vintage—shaped by a warm, dry growing season—delivers depth, polish, and remarkable harmony, while remaining firmly rooted in the classical Rioja style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe nose is complex and evolved, offering aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and red currant layered with notes of cedar, vanilla, clove, and sweet tobacco. Nuances of dried orange peel, leather, and earthy spice add further dimension. On the palate, the wine is medium- to full-bodied, with silky, well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors of dark and red fruits, savory spice, and refined oak unfold seamlessly into a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eExtended aging in oak and bottle has shaped the 2012 Imperial Gran Reserva into a wine of sophistication and finesse, offering both immediate pleasure and continued aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Predominantly Tempranillo with Graciano and Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rioja Alta, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Classical, elegant, long-aged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Roast lamb, grilled meats, aged Manchego, mushroom dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Drinking beautifully now; hold through 2035+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA benchmark Gran Reserva that exemplifies the timeless elegance and complexity of great traditional Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premium Wine Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48704678199536,"sku":"CVNE RIOJA IMP GRAN RISERVA 12","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2236\/1328\/files\/vino-imperial-gran-reserva.png?v=1772775320","url":"https:\/\/premiumwinedirect.com\/products\/cvne-rioja-imperial-gran-riserva-2012","provider":"Premium Wine Direct ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}