CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero nut oils and rowan add

nut oils and rowan add rich allure

the Cappella is the most accessible and open-knit of the Abreu 2013s

The relatively dense tannins are actually fairly refined for the appellation but this will still require at least 15 years to be at its best

petrol and green fruit

though it remains ripe and approachable

CVNE, Rioja Imperial Reserva Brut Zero nut oils and rowan add85% 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)