Contino Rioja Reserva 2021

C.V.N.E.

Contino Rioja Reserva
2021

$36.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
12347159
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Continuous Supply
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$32.47
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
Region
La Rioja
Subregion
Alavesa
Appellation
Rioja
Classification
Reserva
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo 85 %
Graciano 10 %
Mazuelo 3 %
Grenache 2 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1,7 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Founded in 1879 by the brothers Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asua, the Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España is one of the oldest estates in La Rioja. C.V.N.E. is located in Haro, in the traditional wine trade district, next to the train station. In this period when transport was not very advanced, there was a definite advantage in locating your cellar very close to a train station! By 1900, this company had more than 80,000 bottles intended for prolonged aging, which was rare at that time...

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Product notes

Monarchs granted the title Contino to senior officers of the royal family guard.

Production notes

Aged for two years in oak barrels, 40% American and 60% French, then the wine finished aging in the bottle for 3 years.

Tasting notes

Dark garnet colour. Scents of ripe red fruits, balsamic and spicy floral notes. Tannins and ripe fruit with a silky finish, revealing the real and personal character that defines Contino: elegance and balance. Pairings with red meats, burgers and game.