CVNE 'Imperial Real de Asua' Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2012 Berton though the sugar melds perfectly

though the sugar melds perfectly into the body

Juicy and crunchy on the palate with firm tannins and a creamy mouth-feel

this is lightly chalky in texture

This wine is a cross-section of various Rheingau loess and clay soils with an appealing dry character

smooth and very pleasant

CVNE 'Imperial Real de Asua' Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2012 Berton though the sugar melds perfectlyThis attractive deep plum colored red has intense ripe, red fruit on nose, with spices and mocha coffee notes and a touch of balsamic from the oak. A well balanced palate with ripe, fine tannins over a rich, meaty structure and a lingering, fresh finish.