| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 15.0% |
Spec sheet
What does this wine taste like?
View | Picota cherry red / Intense |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Sublime / Ripe black fruit / Spicy notes / Balsamic notes / Fine / Delicate |
Mouth | Creamy / Rich / Refined / Long finish / Elegant / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Red meats / Cured cheeses / Pollo in terracotta
Ratings and awards
| 2019 | 95 PN | 94 SK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 97 PK | ||
| 2014 | 98 PN | ||
| 2012 | 97 PK | 99 PN | |
| 2011 | 96 PK | 97 PN | |
| 2010 | 96 PK | 97 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 18 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | New |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
Selección de parcelas.
| Soil | Calcareous-clay |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental with Atlantic influence |
| Yields | Low yields |
| Surface area | 16.00 hectares |
The winery
Bodega Contador
Love of the land, respect for deep-rooted traditions, excellent judgement… and passion, lots of passion. Bodega Contador is the very personal commitment that Benjamín Romeo has made to the lands of La Rioja, a young vine grower with an innovative spirit, very well-versed in French and Spanish oenology, and with considerable experience behind him. Involved in the whole process of making his wines (from pruning to designing the labels, and choosing the oak wood used in making...
