Contino Vina del Olivo, Rioja 2019
Spain, RiojaSingle Price:
£76.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£69.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A full bodied but very drinkable vintage of Contino's flagship Rioja.
The lowdown:
Vinedos del Contino, which is part of the CVNE stable, was established in the 1970s as a 'single estate' winery which is relatively unusual in Rioja where many wines are the products of several vineyards. It's a concept that has been pretty successful in the intervening years. Viña del Olivo is Contino's top cuvée and has long been a highly regarded wine. It's made from around 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano with all the fruit coming from their del Olivo vineyard. Fermentation takes place in French Oak following which it is aged in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak casks over the next 17 months after which it is bottled and aged for a further year before release. It has a very intense nose with a spicy touch and blackberry and red fruit aromas and a hint of balsamic and liquorice richness. On the palate it's really full and quite creamy while the mature tannins hold everything together really well before leading to a long finsh with savoury notes of tobacco and cedar.
When to drink:
Certainly a very complex and rewarding wine that's just coming to maturity. A good partner to grilled and roasted red meat, or strong mature cheeses.
Suitable for Vegetarians
A full bodied but very drinkable vintage of Contino's flagship Rioja.
The lowdown:
Vinedos del Contino, which is part of the CVNE stable, was established in the 1970s as a 'single estate' winery which is relatively unusual in Rioja where many wines are the products of several vineyards. It's a concept that has been pretty successful in the intervening years. Viña del Olivo is Contino's top cuvée and has long been a highly regarded wine. It's made from around 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano with all the fruit coming from their del Olivo vineyard. Fermentation takes place in French Oak following which it is aged in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak casks over the next 17 months after which it is bottled and aged for a further year before release. It has a very intense nose with a spicy touch and blackberry and red fruit aromas and a hint of balsamic and liquorice richness. On the palate it's really full and quite creamy while the mature tannins hold everything together really well before leading to a long finsh with savoury notes of tobacco and cedar.
When to drink:
Certainly a very complex and rewarding wine that's just coming to maturity. A good partner to grilled and roasted red meat, or strong mature cheeses.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Details
Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Complex & Structured Reds |
Region | Rioja |
Country | Spain |
Grape Variety | Tempranillo , Graciano |
Vintage | 2019 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 14% |
Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
SKU | CV0815RN |
Producer
Press Reviews / Awards (1)
96/100 Points
Vintage: 2015
Tim Atkin Mw