2018 | CVNE Vinedos del Contino 'Contino' Reserva | Rioja DOCa Bruna Grimaldi Best from 2028–2038

Best from 2028–2038

Golden Delicious apples

black raspberry and blackberry fruit

The clear sake is separated from the fermenting rice lees by putting it into canvas bags and allowing the sake to drip out overnight (as opposed to pressing it)

The palate meanwhile shows luscious fruit and sleek tannins

2018 | CVNE Vinedos del Contino 'Contino' Reserva | Rioja DOCa Bruna Grimaldi Best from 2028–2038Black cherries with cedar and dried flowers, as well as dusty earth. Its medium to full bodied with firm tannins that are long and polished. Lots of structure. Very typical and focused. Drinkable now, but better in 2024. 95 Pts James Suckling