2017 | CVNE 'Imperial' Gran Reserva | Rioja DOCa Ilauri but readers should not be

but readers should not be looking at this as an easygoing wine for near-term drinking

focused red offers crushed red plum and ripe currant flavors intertwined with herb

tar and berry character

Fierce acidity supports a youthful cherry fruit expression with enough concentration and a thick finish

2017 | CVNE 'Imperial' Gran Reserva | Rioja DOCa Ilauri but readers should not beA very structured and gorgeous Rioja with blackberry, cherry, cedar and spice aromas and flavors. Hints of toasted oak underneath. Granite, too. Medium bodied, yet the structure builds on the palate, giving superb length and power. Give it three to five years to come together, and beyond. 97 Pts James Suckling