CRITIC REVIEWS
James Suckling
This is very ripe with blackberries, dried fruit, toasted oak and black licorice on the nose. Full-bodied with ultra-fine, linear tannins and a racy, refined finish. This has fantastic structure and length. It goes on for minutes. It needs time to open and refine even more. One of the best Imperiale Gran Reservas in a very long time. Drink after 2023.
Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW
Epitomises old-style Rioja gran reserva. Nose dominated by dried fruits, leathery and earthy aromas. On the palate the fruit is almost gone, but it shows firm tannins with an impressive grip and very good acidity – a good bet for its future. A bit warm in alcohol.