Viñedos del Contino (CVNE)

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.2149 ratings

9.322 pro ratings

La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo Blend

Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella

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9.2

Shimmering ruby-red. Smoke-tinged aromas of candied cherry and blackberry, along with vanilla and espresso nuances. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering concentrated, appealingly sweet red and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that spread out steadily with air. Well-knit tannins frame the finish, which hangs on with strong, floral- and spice-driven persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2021)

Shimmering ruby-red. Smoke-tinged aromas of candied cherry and blackberry, along with vanilla and espresso nuances. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering concentrated, appealingly sweet red and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that spread out steadily with air. Well-knit tannins frame the finish, which hangs on with strong, floral- and spice-driven persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, April 2021)

Apr 28th, 2021

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.0

Richer modern style that retains its traditional charm. Enjoyable now or also later

Richer modern style that retains its traditional charm. Enjoyable now or also later

Dec 26th, 2020

9.0

Give it some air... opened up on day two

Give it some air... opened up on day two

Apr 1st, 2019

9.8

Amazing, super berry nose, rich, deep and complex. Slightly smokey.

Amazing, super berry nose, rich, deep and complex. Slightly smokey.

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2017

9.5

Dense yet elegant with beautiful fruit notes

Dense yet elegant with beautiful fruit notes

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2017

9.3

Sublime.

Sublime.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2017

9.2

Delicious traditional style rioja.

Delicious traditional style rioja.

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2017

10

Madrid!!

Madrid!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2016

9.3

Xarma Restaurant, San Sebastián, Spain

Xarma Restaurant, San Sebastián, Spain

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2016

9.2

Yes indeed.

Yes indeed.

1 person found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016