Contino Reserva 2021

A dry red wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja, crafted by the Viñedos del Contino winery in Rioja Alavesa. It features aromas of blackberries and blueberries with mineral undertones, a medium-to-full body, firm tannins, and a lively acidity leading to a long finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja (Rioja Alavesa)
• Winery: Viñedos del Contino
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 18 months in French and American oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from a historic 62-hectare estate operating as a single-vineyard château in Rioja Alavesa. The vineyard is managed in small plots, selected based on optimal ripeness and acidity to achieve complexity and balance.

Ideal combination

Meat

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

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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

Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in concrete and stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak barrels, predominantly French, which enhances its structure and refinement.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an elegant cellaring wine for your collection, this Rioja Alavesa red is an excellent choice. Its firm structure and fresh character ensure great aging potential in the bottle. To experience the classic character of this estate, you can buy Contino Reserva 2021 online directly from our shop.