97 points and '2019 Enthusiast 100 (#5),' Wine Enthusiast: "[$88 list] This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of spiced plum, black olive, fig, tobacco and cassis come together like a puzzle. A deep, pure palate shows near-perfect balance, while this tastes of plum, berry fruits and earthy spice. Smooth, elegant and chocolaty on the finish, this delivers all one can ask for from Rioja. Drink through 2035. Alcohol 14%. Editors' Choice. (Feb 2019)"
96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Almost as good as the 2010 - and that’s saying a lot - this is the latest in a series of brilliant Imperial Gran Reservas: serious, dense and showing old vine concentration, with sweet liquorice, blackberry and bramble flavours, a lick of oak and chalky intensity. 2020-35. (2018)"
93+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "I'm always looking forward to tasting CVNE's Gran Reserva bottlings, especially the 2011 Imperial Gran Reserva, as the year was highly praised, and I was very curious to see how it behaved. It's a classical blend of Tempranillo with 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo that matured in barrel for two years. It has good depth and complexity in the nose, nicely layered, very balsamic and tertiary. It feels elegant and harmonious. The palate is surprisingly fresh and vibrant, with finesse, freshness, fine and mostly resolved tannins and a fine thread of acidity that holds and lifts up the finish. Drink: 2018-2028. (Feb 2018)"
96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "Almost as good as the 2010 - and that’s saying a lot - this is the latest in a series of brilliant Imperial Gran Reservas: serious, dense and showing old vine concentration, with sweet liquorice, blackberry and bramble flavours, a lick of oak and chalky intensity. 2020-35. (2018)"
93+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "I'm always looking forward to tasting CVNE's Gran Reserva bottlings, especially the 2011 Imperial Gran Reserva, as the year was highly praised, and I was very curious to see how it behaved. It's a classical blend of Tempranillo with 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo that matured in barrel for two years. It has good depth and complexity in the nose, nicely layered, very balsamic and tertiary. It feels elegant and harmonious. The palate is surprisingly fresh and vibrant, with finesse, freshness, fine and mostly resolved tannins and a fine thread of acidity that holds and lifts up the finish. Drink: 2018-2028. (Feb 2018)"
| Product SKU | 702160 |
| Producer | Cune |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Designation | Gran Reserva |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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