Description
Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (or CVNE, or Cune) is a historic wine producer in the Rioja region of Spain. It has gained international acclaim
for numerous wines within its large portfolio, which encompasses everything from easy-drinking table wines to top cuvées that are capable of
long cellaring.
Imperial
Imperial is a separate, independently functioning winery within the CVNE compound. It is supplied by its own 28ha (70 acres) of vineyards in the Rioja Alta zone, and all the wines are fermented and aged in French oak vats.
The range comprises traditionally-styled Reserva and Gran Reserva red wines, plus the ‘Real de Asúa’ cuvée made from the best plots of vines. The Imperial label began in 1920 as an export brand for the UK, and is named for its initial bottling in Imperial pints.
