95 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(14%). This was the last vintage made by the legendary Jesús Madrazo and he certainly left the bodega on a high note, as this is an excellent, very well-balanced Contino: floral, spicy and lightly Mediterranean with fine oak, fresh tobacco and red berry notes and a seamless blend between Tempranillo and 15% Graciano and Mazuelo. 2021-31. (2020)"
94+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$50 list] The renewed classical red 2016 Reserva was produced as a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. It fermented in small stainless steel and concrete vats and matured in 225-liter French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels for 18 months. It has a very expressive nose, open, aromatic and showy, a little Rhône-ish. 2016 was a cooler year and they had a long harvest, and it seems like the fruit ripened thoroughly without excess. It's a natural continuation of the 2015, when the wine already had more freshness and better integrated oak. It has a full body and some dusty tannins, finishing dry and tasty. It's ready to drink. Drink: 2020-2030. (Oct 2020)"
Product SKU | 703426 |
Producer | Contino (Cune) |
Country | Spain |
Region | Rioja |
Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo |
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