Imperial Reserva Rioja Red

Winery	Imperial
Region	Rioja
Appellation	Rioja
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Tempranillo blend
Vineyard Size	28 hectares
Soil	Rich in iron salts, limestone and clay
Vineyard Orientation	Northern
Average Age of Vines	40 years old
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	Aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels
Vintage	2015

Dark ruby. Cherry-vanilla and raspberry aromas boast good clarity and develop a peppery nuance with air. Crisp and light on its feet, with tangy cherry and redcurrant fruit flavors dusted with fine-grained tannins. Finishes dry and brisk, with an echo of vanilla and very good cut and length.

93pts Wine Enthusiast– 2012 vintage

FOR THE 2012 VINTAGE
A ripe fruity set of berry and cassis aromas shows a slight hint of raisin. This is a stacked saturated wine with raw tannins and plenty of power. Blackberry and earthy notes finish stout and compact: this doesn’t vary or waver on the back end. Best from 2019–2026.

95pts James Suckling– 2015 vintage

FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
A tight and linear red now with very long and direct palate that is driven and intense. Medium to full body, bright blackberry and mineral character. Just a baby now. Give it three to four years to soften. A beauty. Try in 2021.