Viñedos del Contino (CVNE)

Viña del Olivo Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.45 ratings

9.01 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

Top Notes For

Wine Director Casa Mono

9.0

Oldest parcel of Contino surrounded by olive trees. Picturesque and delicious.

Oldest parcel of Contino surrounded by olive trees. Picturesque and delicious.

Feb 15th, 2016

10

When I first drank this in 2012 there was a noticeable menthol quality that overpowered the earthiness....this is what attracted me to this wine. Now in 2014, on the cusp of 2015, that quality is gone. Now, I find a minerality that makes this beautiful Rioja unique.

When I first drank this in 2012 there was a noticeable menthol quality that overpowered the earthiness....this is what attracted me to this wine. Now in 2014, on the cusp of 2015, that quality is gone. Now, I find a minerality that makes this beautiful Rioja unique.

Dec 20th, 2014

9.0

18 beautiful ruby, some legs, intense and rich, long, oak perfectly integrated. More fruit than many Riojas but still elegant. Very fine.

18 beautiful ruby, some legs, intense and rich, long, oak perfectly integrated. More fruit than many Riojas but still elegant. Very fine.

Dec 7th, 2014

Chayo Tantivasin

9.3

Chayo had this 10 years ago

Chayo had this 10 years ago

Apr 7th, 2015

9.5

Moreno had this 10 years ago

Moreno had this 10 years ago

Nov 9th, 2014

Matthew had this 10 years ago

Matthew had this 10 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2014