Contino - Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 (1.5L)

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Producer	Contino
Country	Spain
Varietal	Rioja
Vintage	2011
Sku	118683
Size	1.5L
ABV	13.00%

Contino Description

ELITE

Attractive cherry color, the nose is opulent, intense and very complex with predominant aromas of black and red fruits well integrated with toasted hints from the oak. On the palate, the wine is powerful, polished and well balanced with silky tannins which caress the mouth and are followed by a long finish.

Blend: 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 12% Grenache, 3% Viura

Critical Acclaim

JS97
James Suckling

Lots of ripeness and richness, but there’s a floral and citrus undertone to the blueberries. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful, ripe tannins and opulent, light earthy character. Smoked meat and ripe berries at the finish. Chocolate, too. It’s soft and flavorful at the end. Drink or hold.

WE94
Wine Enthusiast
Ripe blackberry aromas are a touch malty and baked, with earthy depth and a topping of smoky oak. A sinewy palate is both creamy and braced by firm acidity. Well-oaked raspberry and plum flavors finish with notes of cocoa and vanilla. Drink this fine gran reserva from 2020 to 2035.
Cellar Selection
RP92
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2011 Gran Reserva is bottled in magnum, blended from 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, 12% Garnacha and 3% Viura. The élevage was extended to three years in used oak barrels followed by a further three years in bottle. It feels quite ripe and a little heady, generously oaked. It's a very dry year, and the wine doesn't have the freshness of the 2010. It seems like the nature of the vintage and the warmish location have resulted in a very ripe year. There is more freshness on the palate, where there are tannins that might need more time in bottle and even some edgy acidity.

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