ESTABLISHED 1890. OVER 130 YEARS EXPERIENCE - 020 7636 8490
ESTABLISHED 1890. OVER 130 YEARS EXPERIENCE - 020 7636 8490
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The Contino Viña del Olivo comes from one of the few non-alluvial plots on the property, as it has clay and limestone soils, a pure south exposure with vines planted in 1980 that produce deep wines with very good aging potential. It fermented in oak vats and matured in oak barrels for 14 months followed by another two months in oak vats. It’s 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo with 13.85% alcohol, a pH of 3.57 and 5.3 grams of acidity. It surprised me with its finesse and elegance, a big change.
Contino has established a fine reputation as a producer of estate-grown and bottled wines.
The Vina del Olivo Rioja takes its name from a centuries-old olive tree that grows in the vineyard. This is possibly the finest Olivo to date. 15,333 bottles and some larger formats produced. It is made from the very best fruit of the harvest. It aged for 17 months in French and American casks and aged in bottle at the winery before release. This edition was bottled in July 2023.
There’s no sensation of oak, and it’s fresh, profound and floral, with concentrated back berry fruit, a touch of bacon (but all very subtle), a vibrant palate (the Graciano and the year?) and very fine tannins. It’s still a baby but has gobsmacking balance and very fine tannins. The palate is medium to full and has a marvellous length to it. An exemplary wine from this top quality region, with excellent aging potential.
Enjoy Contino Viña del Olivo with charcuterie, legumes, cured cheeses, and red meat.
| • Country | Spain |
| • Bottle Size | 75cl |
| • Alcohol | 14% |
| • Vintage | 2021 |
| • Colour | Red |
| • Region | Rioja |
| • Varietal | Graciano,Tempranillo |
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