Contino Reserva 2016, Viñedos de Contino

Contino Reserva 2016, Viñedos de Contino

Date Tasted: 9/2021

This single-vineyard Rioja is complex and balanced and delivers a lot of pleasure.

Appearance: The colour is medium purple. 

Nose: It has a core of dark fruits like blackcurrant and plum with some herbaceous hints. The spices of vanilla and cinnamon are intense with the support of tobacco and leather. 

Palate: It is very round with intense yet delicious velvety tannins. The acidity is medium-plus. The dark fruit and the oak notes are still showing character. The aftertaste is almost long.

Drink or Hold: It is charming now, but it has many years ahead.

Food Pairing: It will be paired well with Iberico steak.

Score: 94

Name: Contino Reserva

Producer: Viñedos de Contino

Variety: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache, Mazuelo, Graciano

Vintage: 2016

Region: DOC Rioja, Spain

Alcohol: 14%

Retail Price: 28€

Serving temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2030