Bodega Contador

La Cueva del Contador Rioja Tempranillo

9.518 ratings
9.66 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Lindsay Thomas

Modern, ripe, concentrated, plummy, black tea. Would love to drink it again in a few years.

Modern, ripe, concentrated, plummy, black tea. Would love to drink it again in a few years.

Feb 4th, 2015
Mark Lindzy

2005 very Burgundian in style. 2009 more muscular.

2005 very Burgundian in style. 2009 more muscular.

Feb 14th, 2014
Mark Lindzy

The 2005 is much more high-toned than the 2009. Crazy good.

The 2005 is much more high-toned than the 2009. Crazy good.

Feb 14th, 2014
Mark Lindzy

Sweet tannins and bright acidity, balanced by classic Tempranillo fruit.

Sweet tannins and bright acidity, balanced by classic Tempranillo fruit.

Sep 5th, 2013
Matt Mason

Oakton wine special event; C violet/burnt red; N cedar, spice, plum, blackberry; T strong acidity and tannins. Decent with roast pork.

Oakton wine special event; C violet/burnt red; N cedar, spice, plum, blackberry; T strong acidity and tannins. Decent with roast pork.

Oct 2nd, 2017
John Zuzek

Damn! That's fine juice! Yes, it's "modern" Rioja, but it has enough restraint to make it still "food friendly". Dark fruits, some earthiness, a little anise, and lovely tannins. All good.

Damn! That's fine juice! Yes, it's "modern" Rioja, but it has enough restraint to make it still "food friendly". Dark fruits, some earthiness, a little anise, and lovely tannins. All good.

Apr 21st, 2017
Patrick O Driscoll

Smooth with a delectable smooth palate. Highly recommended and will certainly acquire a box for home.

Smooth with a delectable smooth palate. Highly recommended and will certainly acquire a box for home.

Jul 12th, 2015
Connor McCloud

Espectacular

Espectacular

Apr 22nd, 2014
John Berghoff

John had this 6 years ago

John had this 6 years ago

Dec 16th, 2018
Luis Mejia

Luis had this 11 years ago

Luis had this 11 years ago

Feb 17th, 2014