97 points James Suckling: "Fabulous aromas of black tea, soya, cinnamon, and dark fruits. Very floral. Full body, very deep and beautiful. Superb depth of fruit. The tannins are total melted in the wine. Wonderful finish. Drink in 2021. (8/2/18)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$68 list] This big red delivers exuberant flavors but remains light-footed. Strawberry, candied cherry, vanilla, tarragon and spice flavors mingle in a rich texture, with well-integrated tannins and bright, orange peel acidity. Drink now through 2032. 600 cases made, 250 cases imported. (6/30/19)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$68 list] The oldest of the current releases, the 2012 Gran Reserva is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 12% Garnacha and 3% white Viura, a classical combination, with 13.65% alcohol, remarkable acidity and moderate pH. The grapes were selected from some of the oldest plots, and they were destemmed and fermented in concrete vats followed by malolactic in barrique and an élevage of almost three years in used French and American oak barrels. It has a classical nose with developed aromas, hints of earth, soy sauce, camphor, pencil lead and graphite. It's ripe without excess, and the fruit is black rather than red. The palate reveals good freshness and some tannins that need a little polishing in bottle. It evolves nicely in the glass, and I think it should develop nicely in bottle. 3,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2015. Drink: 2020-2032. (Jun 2019)"
93 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "Colour: dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, fruit preserve, aged wood nuances, tobacco, sweet spices. Palate: spicy, round tannins, long. (2019)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "[$68 list] This big red delivers exuberant flavors but remains light-footed. Strawberry, candied cherry, vanilla, tarragon and spice flavors mingle in a rich texture, with well-integrated tannins and bright, orange peel acidity. Drink now through 2032. 600 cases made, 250 cases imported. (6/30/19)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "[$68 list] The oldest of the current releases, the 2012 Gran Reserva is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 12% Garnacha and 3% white Viura, a classical combination, with 13.65% alcohol, remarkable acidity and moderate pH. The grapes were selected from some of the oldest plots, and they were destemmed and fermented in concrete vats followed by malolactic in barrique and an élevage of almost three years in used French and American oak barrels. It has a classical nose with developed aromas, hints of earth, soy sauce, camphor, pencil lead and graphite. It's ripe without excess, and the fruit is black rather than red. The palate reveals good freshness and some tannins that need a little polishing in bottle. It evolves nicely in the glass, and I think it should develop nicely in bottle. 3,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2015. Drink: 2020-2032. (Jun 2019)"
93 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "Colour: dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, fruit preserve, aged wood nuances, tobacco, sweet spices. Palate: spicy, round tannins, long. (2019)"
| Product SKU | 335231 |
| Producer | Contino |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 12% Garnacha and 3% white Viura |
| ABV | 13.7% |
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