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Contino Reserva 2021

Contino behoort tot de grote namen van de regio Rioja en geldt als pionier van de moderne focus op afzonderlijke wijngaarden en wijnen van het eigen domein. De ‘Reserva’ combineert de traditionele rijpingscultuur van Rioja met een opvallend zuivere, elegante stijl en laat zien hoeveel finesse tempranillo kan bieden. Voor iedereen die dol is op klassieke rioja met diepgang, karakter en een vleugje noblesse.

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, crushed stones and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy fruit, chewy tannins, drive and excellent length. Terra cotta and stones come through at the end. Better in two or three years.

The 2021 Reserva was produced with a blend of 86% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo and 2% Garnacha from many small plots selected by their ripeness, acidity and concentration. The grapes fermented in small concrete and stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts, and it matured in 225-liter French and 5% American oak barrels for 18 months. It has the complexity, power and freshness of the 2021s. They aim for a renewed classical style. It comes in at 14% alcohol, with a pH of 3.62 and 5.35 grams of acidity, and like the 2018, it's a fresher wine reflecting a cooler year, with super elegant, sleek and polished tannins. Superb!