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Imperial Gran Reserva 2018

Imperial Wines

Imperial Gran Reserva 2018

$105.00
750ml

Volume

14.00%

Alc/Vol

Tempranillo

Varietal

2018

Vintage

Spain

Country

Rioja

Region

Rioja Alta

Subregion

Imperial Wines

Producer

Rioja Alta

Appellation
About the Imperial Gran Reserva 2018
Intense layer of bright garnet color. On the nose we discover the licorice very typical of the Tempranillo grape, the fruits of the forest and the aromas of cloves, roasted coffee, cigar leaf, chocolate, caramel and certain balsamic notes, which naturally come from the aging in barrel. Perfect balance. The entry into the mouth is fine and elegant, with a deep and fatty mid palate that envelops it. The friendly tannin and the finish with a little acidity provide us with a long and complex aftertaste.

Perfect for pairing with red meat, fatty fish game, cured cheeses... and to be enjoyed on its own.

96 Points James Suckling

Fresh blackberries, plums, smoked spices, graphite and cocoa powder. So juicy and firm, with fresh, abundant tannins coming from the fruit and spicy oak, but all woven in a fine-grained form, which clearly shows aging potential. Medium- to full-bodied with a very long finish. Try after 2026.

95 Points -

The 2018 Imperial Gran Reserva was cropped from a year with the weather from yesteryear, a cold winter with frost, snow and abundant rain, a cool spring and mild summer that resulted in a long vegetative cycle of 180 days and a late harvest between October 8th and 26th. It has similar parameters to the 2017 I tasted next to it, with 14% alcohol, a pH of 3.55 and 6.03 grams of acidity, but it shows fresher. It feels very complete, fresh and vibrant, with more depth and tannin. It's still quite young and should develop nicely in bottle with that extra kick from the cooler year.

94 Points -

A lovely, harmonious red, with a lush quality to the chopped mulberry and cherry fruit that's trimmed nicely by plum skin acidity and fine-grained, sinewy tannins. Violet, licorice, iron, olive and herb details add complexity and appeal, echoing on the vibrant finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2038.

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