Contino Graciano 2017 75cl.
With the Contino Graciano 2017 red wine we seek the challenge of producing a single-varietal Rioja that expresses the typicality of the Graciano. Contino was a pioneer, since 1994, in rescuing this variety from Riojan oblivion. A wine with intense, lively, deeply aromatic color, with the spirit of a northern, Atlantic wine, with its freshness and complexity. It is an elegant and balanced wine, the result of magnificent maturation of the Graciano variety and excellent aging work, ideal to accompany lamb, grilled red meats and roasts. Awards and recognitions:
- 96 Points - James Suckling
- 94 Points - Peñín Guide
- 94 Points - Tim Atkin
- 95 Points - Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
- 92 Points - Vinous
- 97 Points - Gourmet Wine Guide
| SKU | VTI210057 |
| Format | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Winery | CVNE |
| Country | Spain |
| Appellation | D.O. Rioja |
| Wine type | Red |
| Type | Crianza |
| Grapes | Graciano |
| Vintage | 2017 |
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Description
PREPARATION
Grapes: 100% Graciano.
The grapes for the production of Contino Graciano 2017 wine come from the San Gregorio Grande Estate planted in 1979 and 1989, where the harvest was carried out manually, carrying out a selection in the field and on a selection table in the winery, to guarantee maximum quality. The main objective in this winemaking is to preserve the characteristics of the variety. Fermentation was carried out in French oak vats with moderate temperatures to ensure good color extraction, followed by post-fermentation maceration. On September 22, it was put into new barrels of 72% French origin and 28% American. It is in them where malolactic fermentation took place. It remained there for 16 months, a period followed by aging for 6 months in a pure concrete tank.
TASTING
View: Cherry color with purple reflections.
Nose: Complex with violet touches, floral aromas combined with wild blackberries and an elegant mineral finish.
Mouth: In the mouth it is a long and fleshy wine, which stands out for the silkiness of its tannins.
Recommended temperature: 16ºC.
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