Contino - Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 (750ml) Moncao e Melgaco

Contino - Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 (750ml) Moncao e MelgacoAn exceptional Gran Reserva from this top estate in Rioja. The 2017 has wonderful harmony and creamy, vanilla aromas from ageing in classy new French oak for two years, which supports the deep dark fruit. A wine of incredible generosity which is a delight to drink now but with the structure to age for years. It is a traditional blend of 82% tempranillo, 10% graciano, 5% mazuelo and 3% garnacha.

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermentation occurred in open-top fermenters without any additions and the lots were gently macerated for 7-30 days before being pressed to finish fermentation in old French oak barrels

is done in 100% beeswax

fermented in stainless steel and aged in 50 percent new French oak barrels

VM 93 Rated 93 by Vinous Media The 2010 du Tertre soars out of the glass with blackberry

This lovely UN-Oaked Chardonnay is perfect for all gatherings

Ripe black and blue fruit laced with crushed violets dominate the aroma

The finish is creamy with an interesting bitter tang

At first it tastes like a mouthful of wood and fruit tannins

fruit takes a back seat to floral

whose current area is about forty hectares

the first notable heat came to Oregon in mid-to late June when the berries were in the early stage of development