Contino Blanco
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken or pork loin, grilled firm-fleshed fish, and creamy mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Viñedos del Contino, founded in 1973 by CVNE, pioneered the single-estate 'château' concept in Rioja Alavesa. The estate's rich history is tied to the 'continos'—the royal lifeguards who protected the Spanish monarchs since the 15th century. Contino Blanco is a sophisticated Spanish white wine, primarily composed of Viura with small percentages of Garnacha Blanca and Malvasía. Cultivated in the alluvial soils of a dramatic loop in the Ebro River, the vines enjoy a sheltered microclimate. The wine undergoes fermentation and aging in a combination of French oak barrels, acacia wood, and concrete vats, yielding a beautifully textured palate with vibrant acidity, mineral undertones, and complex notes of citrus, white peach, and refined oak spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1879 by brothers Raimundo and Eusebio Real de Asúa, the Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is one of Rioja's foundational and most prestigious historic bodegas, headquartered in the iconic Barrio de la Estación in Haro, Spain. Still under the stewardship of the founding family's descendants, CVNE harmoniously bridges traditional winemaking heritage with pioneering technical innovation across its distinct estates and cellars. The estate is celebrated for crafting world-renowned, age-worthy wines characterized by elegance, structure, and balance, predominantly driven by Tempranillo and native Riojan varieties. Among its celebrated portfolio are legendary classic benchmarks such as Imperial, Viña Real, and the single-estate icon Viñedos del Contino.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo