2019 | CVNE 'Imperial' Reserva | Rioja Podere Forte with a sharp palate dominated

with a sharp palate dominated by pine resin

the richness of flavor on the mid palate built from the lees aging is distinct and where this wine sets itself apart from younger examples

pure and ample

This wine's tart yet ripe golden apple aromas turn into a wonderfully zesty lemon impression on the taut

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2019 | CVNE 'Imperial' Reserva | Rioja Podere Forte with a sharp palate dominatedA precise, layered nose that shows excellent purity despite some sweet oak spices. More berry fruit comes out as you give it some time in the glass. Plums, cherries, red berries with dark mushrooms, cured meat, grilled spices, stones, vanilla and iodine. Juicy, spiced berries quickly tighten up on the medium to full bodied palate with dusty, powerful tannins, allowing it to expand into the finish. It grows on the palate and the creaminess is already