The finest Rioja Alta vineyards are destined for the production of Imperial Gran Reserva, with plots located between 550 and 650 meters of altitude under Atlantic and continental climatic influence. The vines are bush trained and dry farmed on small plots of clay soils with areas of river pebbles, situated on gentle south-facing slopes. Imperial is an iconic wine produced only when harvests are classified as exceptional, and has been one of Spain’s finest wines since 1920. One of the great gran reservas, the 2011 Imperial has more generous fruit layered with ever-elegant oak, particularly in this fine vintage. Fermented in small oak vats, aged in French and American oak for two years before bottle aging.

Layer of red cherry colour. Complex aromatic intensity with hints of blackberries, gooseberries, strawberries and liquorice. All accompanied by aromas from the barrel aging such as roasted coffee, chocolate, cloves, toffee, cigar leaf… On the palate it has a smooth entry and a passage marked by soft tannins, giving it elegance. A long and fruity finish with certain balsamic notes. A round and balanced wine that can be paired with meat, fatty fish, cured cheeses.