Ruby red with violet tinges, intense and very dense in color. Exceptional and intense nose with red and black berries and some touches of cassis, autumn woodland, aniseed and tobacco.
What the critics say...
Wine Spectator: 90 points(15/11/2007)
Blueberry and kirsch flavors are ripe and assertive in this chewy red, which is kept lively by fresh, juicy acidity. Floral and vanilla notes add sweetness. A good example of this distinctive varietal. Drink now through 2011.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
Viñedos del Contino was created by Cvne and the family owners of the state in 1973, establishing the “château” concept in the Rioja region. Its wines are made exclusively from the stocks planted on its 62 hectares located in Laserna, in the Rioja Alavesa wine making region. They produce the... following grape varieties: Tempranillo, Mazuela, Graciano and Garnacha Tinta.
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