{"product_id":"imperial-reserva-rioja-red-wine-75cl-2026429439","title":"Imperial Reserva Rioja Red Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Aromas and flavours of dark fruit, spice and subtle oak. Structured, complex and age-worthy. Perfect with slow-cooked meats, roasted root vegetables, vegetarian wellingtons, or rich sauces. Aged in French and American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep and structured, Imperial Reserva is a refined Rioja with layers of dark fruit, spice and subtle oak. Elegant and powerful, it combines concentration with balance and a long, polished finish. Pairs wonderfully with slow-cooked meats, roast root vegetables, mushroom Wellington, lentil and vegetable casseroles, or rich tomato-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Imperial winery is a small and unique independent artisanal winery within the original CVNE facility in Haro, where the company was founded. This has been one of Spain's finest wines since 1920 and is only produced in years of exceptional harvests in Rioja: Imperial. A true Rioja classic, ideal for special meals and moments worth celebrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eContains Sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol by volume: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic content: 10.5 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha\/Grenache, Mazuelo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e C.V.N.E\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maria Larrea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of closure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Bark Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial, part of the C.V.N.E - Compañía Vinícola del Norte del España (the Northern Spanish Wine Company) - was founded in 1879 in the town of Haro in Rioja by two brothers and today is still controlled by the direct descendants of the founding family. Since its inception, C.V.N.E has been focused on the production and ageing of red, rosé and white wines and now comprises four wineries: Cune, Imperial, Vina Real and Contino\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional information:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 545 hectares of vineyards that C.V.N.E owns are distributed between the two sub regions of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa which are known for producing the very best Rioja wines. C.V.N.E has been dedicated to the environment and sustainability - they were the first wine company in Spain to achieve the double Environmental Footprint certification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Spanish winemaking techniques are used to produce this outstanding red wine from Rioja, which is made using only the healthiest and ripest grapes. Matured in a mixture of French and American oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing prior to release\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sainsburys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355691430126,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-429439","price":44.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/2365x2365_36011db9-6f63-49d5-a74c-1b760849b61f.jpg?v=1784554747","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/imperial-reserva-rioja-red-wine-75cl-2026429439","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}