Contino Reserva 2017 75cl.
Contino Reserva 2017 is an excellent Rioja, harmonious, elegant and balanced and with a fragrant nose. For Contino, there is nothing more modern than a renewed classic. An ideal wine to accompany red meats, marinated meats, grills, meat stews, roasts, legume stews and cured cheeses. Contino was born in 1973 as the first “chateau” in Rioja. Their wines are obtained only from the vineyard planted on their 62 hectares. The Contino vineyard is located in a privileged environment, integrated around an old manor house, in a bend of the Ebro in Laserna, a district of the municipality of Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. Awards and recognitions:
- 94 Points - Robert Parker
- 92 Points - Peñín Guide
- 91 Points - Decanter
| SKU | VTI210054 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 14.0% |
| Winery | CVNE |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Type | Reserva |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Vintage | 2017 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo.
For the production of Contino Reserva 2017 a manual selection of the best microplots of the estate was carried out, with notable differences in terms of soil characteristics, within a privileged environment, Viñedos del Contino. The selected grapes, in a perfect state of ripeness, after destemming, underwent a cold pre-fermentation maceration for 24-48 hours until spontaneously, alcoholic fermentation began in stainless steel tanks. Post-fermentation maceration was carried out sequentially with gentle pumping over until the moment of devatting. Malolactic fermentation also occurred spontaneously. The aging period was 18 months in 20% American and 80% French oak barrels and was completed with aging in the bottle in the cellars of the Winery until marketing.
TASTING
View: Ruby red color, medium-high layer, clean and bright.
Nose: Memories of healthy and ripe red fruit in a perfect state of ripeness, as well as floral and balsamic aromas that provide a lot of freshness; all of this in a perfect balance with subtle spicy notes.
Mouth: In the mouth it shows a ripe and fruity tannin, it is long and silky, revealing the own personal style that defines Contino: elegance and balance.
Recommended temperature: 16-18º C.