Imperial Gran Reserva 2017 is one of the great historical wines from Rioja and one of the most emblematic references of CVNE, the winery established in Haro in 1879. This wine is made exclusively in exceptional vintages, representing the classic Riojan style of long aging and notable aging potential. The production involves selections from old vineyards in Rioja Alta, mainly in Villalba and Torremontalbo, where the vines are grown in goblet on clay and stony soils at high altitudes. The harvest is carried out manually and under a rigorous selection process both in the vineyard and the winery. Fermentation occurs in small wooden tanks with native yeasts, and the wine ages for 24 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by extended time in bottle in the historic cellars of CVNE. On the nose, it presents as a deep and complex wine, with aromas of ripe black fruit, liqueur cherries, and forest fruits, complemented by notes of licorice, tobacco, clove, cocoa, and toasted coffee. On the palate, it is broad, refined, and presents silky tannins alongside a notable acidity that provides freshness and aging capacity, finishing in a spicy and very persistent palate. It is the ideal companion for lamb, red meats, game, roasts, aged cheeses, or high gastronomy, with a aging potential that can extend for decades.