CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero mingling with orange zest

mingling with orange zest

A much more restrained nose reluctantly offers up its array of exceptionally floral-infused aromas that include those of acacia

mouth-coating tannins provide backbone and noteworthy aging potential to this extremely elegant

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powerful and initially brooding but aeration brings up alluring cassis

CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero mingling with orange zest85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo Matured for 4 years in French and American oak barrels, 2yrs in bottle. Strong coconut aroma and plenty of red fruit. Couldn't be anything but traditional Rioja. Then surprisingly and attractively savoury on the palate. Rich but fresh. Dry, fine tannins. Still very youthful. Benchmark. (JH)