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Red Wine Contino Reserva 2020
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache and Mazuela aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels and for 12 months minimum in the bottle.
Reserva. 18 Months in French and American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 13.7º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Viñedos del Contino
P 94
93
93
Availability: In stock
€26.80
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One of DOCa Rioja's all-time classics, the wine Contino Reserva is made from a blend of 86% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 6% Grenache and 2% Mazuela (aka Carignan).
The grapes come solely from the Viñedos del Contino estate. Located in Laserna, in the heart of La Rioja Alavesa, the château-style winery comprises 62 hectares of vineyards around an old manor house.
Meticulously harvested and selected, once in the cellar the grapes were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks at a temperature between 28ºC and 30ºC. Then this Spanish red wine was transferred into American (5%) and French (95%) oak barrels, where this red wine from La Rioja remained for 18 months.
Bottled in May 2023, the wine Contino Reserva 2020 was aged for 12+ months in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
We suggest that you decant this Reserva red wine 1 hour before drinking.
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Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Contino Reserva is deep ruby with a claret rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Understated and confident, this blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuela and Grenache suggests subtle notes of wild berries and hints of clove, vanilla and cinnamon, evolving into toffee, withered vegetables and mineral. There is a background of black truffle and fine Moroccan leather. |
| Palate | This wine of Viñedos del Contino, a branch of Grupo CVNE, is lush and textured, with dim toasted notes, sweet spices and fresh notes of balsam, alongside fresh flavours of red fruit. Ripe, sweet tannins and well-balanced acidity. Long, subtle finish with some remembrances of dry earth, smoke and spices. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Contino Reserva 2020 feeds the body and rejuvenates the soul. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Contino Reserva 2018: Enterwine 93. J. Suckling 97. Parker 93. T. Atkin 93. Contino Reserva 2018: Enterwine 93. J. Suckling 95. Parker 94. T. Atkin 94. Peñín 92. Contino Reserva 2017: Enterwine 93. Parker 94. Guía Peñín 92. J. Suckling 95. Contino Reserva 2016: Enterwine 93. Parker 94/94+. Guía Peñín 92. J. Suckling 95. T. Atkin 95. Contino Reserva 2015: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Contino Reserva 2014: Enterwine 94. T. Atkin 95. Peñín 93. Guía Gourmets 94. Contino Reserva 2012: Enterwine 93. Contino Reserva 2010: Parker 93. Peñín 92. Enterwine 93. Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. Contino Reserva 2009: Parker 93. Peñín 91. Wine Spectator 91. Contino Reserva 2008: Peñín 92. Parker 91. Stephen Tanzer 91. Bronze Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards 2014. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
| Parker's Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Other guides | J. Suckling 96. T. Atkin 93. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 86%, Graciano 6%, Mazuela 6%, Garnacha 2% . |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
4 Reviews
CLASSIC
Nice Rioja classicism.
Review by
(Posted on 9 April 2019)
reserva
Sage, restrained, full of warmth. Wonderful wine.
Review by
(Posted on 20 December 2018)
reserva contino
A joy to drink. A pleasure to share.
Review by
(Posted on 15 June 2018)
Contino
This wine ages just wonderfully. Always subtle and precise. Among Rioja's all-time classics.
Review by
(Posted on 26 January 2018)
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