Contino Viña del Olivo 2022

A dry red wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja, crafted by Viñedos del Contino from Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo. It offers a complex aromatic profile of red fruits, plum, dark chocolate, and mineral undertones, supported by fine tannins and a persistent finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
• Winery: Viñedos del Contino
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone, Ebro river terrace
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18 months in barrels, 3 months in wooden vats

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from a historic plot over 60 years old in Rioja Alavesa, located on a terrace near the Ebro River. The vineyard sits on clay-limestone soils with medium stoniness, ideal conditions for producing an elegant wine with great cellaring potential.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats and malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks, the wine is aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels. It then spends an additional three months in wooden vats for final refinement before bottling.

Why buy it

This red wine stands out for its balance of concentration and freshness, representing the unique character of a single vineyard. Its structure ensures excellent development in the bottle over the coming years. If you wish to add a precise and refined Rioja to your cellar, you can buy Contino Viña del Olivo 2022 online directly from our shop.