2012 Contino Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa

Name: Contino Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa
Brand: Vinedos del Contino
Rating: 94 (1 reviews)

Vinedos del Contino

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Tasting 2019

The red wine Contino Gran Reserva Rioja DOCa, vintage 2012 from the winery Vinedos del Contino has been rated in 2019 by Benjamin Herzog & Dominik Vombach with 94 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache, Carignan from the region La Rioja in Spain.

Tasting Notes

Tasting from 17.10.2019: Benjamin Herzog & Dominik Vombach

Restrained bouquet of dark berry and with fruity-nutty notes. Blueberry, ethereal notes, cocoa, cranberry, seems straightforward on the palate, nice ripe acidity with polished tannins. Long finish.

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Region: La Rioja, Spain

Winery: Vinedos del Contino

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Tempranillo, Graciano, Grenache, Carignan

Vintage: 2012

Expansion: cement, barrique

Alcohol Level: 13.5%

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Region

La Rioja, Spain

Rioja is the most famous, traditional and certainly one of the best wine growing regions of Spain, the wines enjoy global recognition. Rioja is also one of the...

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Winery Vinedos del Contino

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Vinedos del Contino

Calle de San Mario 6
28041 Madrid
Spanien
+34 (945) 600201
www.cvne.com

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