Viñedos del Contino 2018 'Contino' Reserva Rioja

2018
Viñedos del Contino 2018 'Contino' Reserva Rioja
Region
Spain
Appellation
Rioja DOCa, Spain
Winemaker
Maria Larrea
Alcohol
14.1%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Voluminous, structured, velvety texture

Aromas & flavors: Black cherry, tobacco, balsamic, clove, milk chocolate, wild herbs

Tannins & finish: Fine-grained tannins, long, savory finish

Pairings: Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, aged manchego, jamón ibérico, wild mushroom risotto, chorizo stews

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: jamessuckling.com, contino.es, thespanishacquisition.com, artisan.wine, hedonism.co.uk

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Vintage Quality

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Wine Spectator · Rioja Tempranillo
89
2018 VintageVery Good
Drink

Cooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
2021
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2007200620022000
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