CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero with tannins that are dense

with tannins that are dense but not tough

Nearly all of the Riesling musts fermented dry

mingling with orange zest

Taking lightness to the extreme in some cases

mouth-coating tannins provide backbone and noteworthy aging potential to this extremely elegant

CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero with tannins that are dense85% 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)