Contino Viña del Olivo 2022
Vegan red wine from Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela aged for 21 months in oak barrels and oak vats.
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Contino Viña del Olivo 2022
Vegano
The rare and famed wine Contino Viña del Olivo is a high-end Spanish red wine made from grapes entirely sourced from Viña El Olivo, a non-irrigated, south-oriented vineyard composed of clay-limestone soils
Made by Viñedos del Contino, the 2022 vintage is made from a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuela (Carignan).
First, the grapes were destemmed and fermented in 100 hl French oak vats. Then this Reserva red wine from La Rioja was drawn-off and transferred into French and American oak barrels, where it completed malolactic fermentation.
After that, the wine Contino Viña del Olivo 2022 was aged for 18 months in the barrels, and for a further 3 months in wooden vats. It was bottled in Juny 2024.
We suggest that you decant this red wine from La Rioja1 hour before drinking.
This vegan wine should evolve nicely over the next years.
15,333 bottles produced.
| Appearance | The red wine Contino Viña del Olivo is medium ruby with some reddish tinges. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Pure and multilayered, this embodiment of classic Rioja made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuela begins with a deep mineral layer, over which some toasted and spicy notions combine with an endearing floral note, finally giving way to some subdued aromas of bramble fruit, chocolate and aromatic herbs. |
| Palate | Still underdeveloped, though already exhibiting remarkable finesse and poise, this wine of Viñedos del Contino is linear, enticingly floral and fresh, with wild berries, some deep mineral remembrances, many spicy notes and a long, pleasant finish. |
| Our personal opinion | An absolute classic, the wine Contino Viña del Olivo 2022 is the embodiment of good old Rioja. Outstanding vintage. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Contino Viña del Olivo 2021: Enterwine 96. Parker 96+. Peñín 94. Contino Viña del Olivo 2020: Enterwine 95. Parker 95/95+. Peñín 94. Contino Viña del Olivo 2017: Enterwine 95. Parker 94. Peñín 94. J. Suckling 95. Contino Viña del Olivo 2016: Enterwine 95. James Suckling 98. Parker 98. Contino Viña del Olivo 2009: Enterwine 94. Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2014. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in different types of barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 21 |
| Parker's Score | 95 |
| Peñin Score | 96 |
| Enterwine's Score | 96 |
| Other guides | T. Atkin: 94 points. J. Suckling: 97 points. Decanter: 92 points. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 80%, Graciano 15%, Mazuela 5%. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Birds, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted lamb ribs, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Graciano, Mazuela, Tempranillo |
