CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero Nearly all of the Riesling

Nearly all of the Riesling musts fermented dry

The powerful finish is spicy and dusty with terrific intensity and ends on a note of velvet

and cigar box

Taking lightness to the extreme in some cases

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

CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero Nearly all of the Riesling85% 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)