Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) La Cueva del Contador Rioja

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blueberry

Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)

Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) La Cueva del Contador Rioja

Spain, Rioja

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Bodega Contador's La Cueva del Contador Rioja is a highly sought-after wine produced by renowned winemaker Benjamín Romeo. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Rioja appellation, known for its exceptional vineyard features and ideal climate for winemaking. Romeo's winemaking style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a wine that is complex, elegant, and full of character. La Cueva del Contador is a bold and powerful wine, with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a wine that is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) La Cueva del Contador Rioja 2017 is an exceptional wine from the Rioja region of Spain.Deep, ruby-red in color, this full-bodied red has a nose of dark berries and hints of earth, tobacco, and leather. On the palate, this wine offers up flavors of black cherry, cassis, and tobacco, with hints of licorice and spice. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, leading to a long, persistent finish. This is a complex, well-structured wine that will have a long life in the bottle. Enjoy it with grilled meats or a hearty meat dish.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2053

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Tempranillo

ORIGINS

Winery: Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)

Region: Rioja

Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines. Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

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