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Contino

Contino Viña del Olivo

Name: Contino Viña del Olivo
Brand: Contino
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Rioja

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Contino Viña del Olivo is a premium red wine produced by Bodegas Contino, a renowned winery located in the Rioja Alavesa appellation of Spain. The wine is made from a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes, sourced from the estate's oldest vineyards. The vineyards are situated on a unique terroir, with a mix of clay, limestone, and alluvial soils, which impart a distinct character to the wine. The grapes are handpicked and carefully selected before undergoing a traditional winemaking process, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with intense aromas of black fruit, spices, and vanilla, and a long, elegant finish. Contino Viña del Olivo is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality Rioja wine with a unique sense of place.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Contino Viña del Olivo is a robust and complex red wine with aromas of cherries and dark plums that are complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak.On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, with concentrated flavors of dark fruits, spice, and minerals that linger on the finish. Overall, this is a great example of the Rioja region's classic style of winemaking.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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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 (4)

Graciano

Mazuelo

ORIGINS

Winery: Contino

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

0 Reviews