In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, black pepper, violet, balsamic, herb
Palate: dark fruit, firm tannin, spice, mineral
A rare varietal Graciano, the estate having pioneered single-variety bottling of this normally blending grape; dark, peppery and structured with vivid acidity.
What it pairs with
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Venison loin
Dark game meets the peppery, structured Graciano. -
Chuleton de buey
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Aged-beef chop frames the firm tannin. -
Aged Manchego
Hard cheese balances the grip and acidity.
History
Contino was one of the first estates to bottle a varietal Graciano, normally used only in blends, showcasing the grape's structure and acidity.
- 1994 — First Contino varietal Graciano
Facts
- Producer
- Vinedos del Contino
- Grapes
- Graciano (100%)
- Classification
- DOCa Rioja
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Scores
- Tim Atkin 93 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2022)