2017 Cune (Cvne) Contino Gran Reserva Rioja
Grape
Usually 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Garnacha
Its Origins
Viñedos del Contino was created by Cvne and the family owners of the state in 1973, establishing the “château” concept in the Rioja region. The estate embraces vineyards and wines, and is rooted in an ancestral home inside a bend in the Ebro river. Its wines are made exclusively from the stocks planted on its 62 hectares located in Laserna, near the town of Laguardia in the Rioja Alavesa wine making region.
What The Critics Say
94/100 Parker's Wine Advocate, Luis Gutierrez
"The Contino vineyards escaped the frost from 2017, and the 2017 Gran Reserva, from a warm and dry year, is a blend of 82% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano and 3% Garnacha, the selection of the best grapes from different plots in the estate. This is 100% from the new team and from a vintage they consider very good for their property, different than the majority of Rioja. The idea is to follow the long aging in oak to continue with the tradition and keeping the freshness and controlling the power from the place. This is hedonistic and flattering, spicy after maturing in French barrique for 24 months. They harvested earlier than ever, in early September, and the wine reached 13.52% and has very good freshness with a pH of 3.47. It's round and enjoyable, fresher than the last vintage I had tried. 29,483 bottles and 1,000 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2020." Drink 2022 - 2030
94/100 James Suckling
"A fruity and juicy red with round tannins and savory fruit. Medium to full body and a creamy texture. Hints of caramel and meat to the dark fruit. 85% tempranillo, 10% graciano, 5% mazuelo and garnacha. Enjoyable now."
| Variety | Tempranillo |
|---|---|
| Region | Rioja |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.52% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2030 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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