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Contino, Viña Del Olivo Reserva - 2003 - Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España
Ref: A077103
Haro, Rioja Alta

A manual selection of the best bunches from the area immediately surrounding Contino's 1000 year old Olive Tree. The resultant wine is ruby red with a youthful rim and moderate intensity. Very full on the nose with an inmediate note of spice. The fruit is rich, deep plum and blackberry leading to balsamic hints through anise mint and liquorice.

Ruby red with medium intensity. Well structured on the nose, full and deeply fruity with good wood integration and fine spices. The palate is well balanced, with ripe fruit, good acidity and a fresh long complex finish.

Tempranillo 85% Graciano 10% Mazuelo 5%

In the times of the Reyes Catolicos (Ferdinand of Aragon and Elisabeth of Castille) the distinction of 'Contino' was conferred on each of the continuation of the Life Guards who protected the monarchs and their family. The Contino Pedro de Samaniego was rewarded with the estate of Laserna from which the Contino estate derives its name.

The Contino wines are based on a classic range of Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva, wines of unique character but of more traditional style than the more classic structured wines of Viña del Olivo and the single varietal Graciano.

Contino wines is owned and distributed by CVNE.

Price: £44.10
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

Spain (Rioja)	2003	Medium Full Bodied
Tempranillo/Garnacha/Mazuelo	Red	Beef/Pork/Turkey/Cheese
Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España	Medium Dry	Drink or keep

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