Contino Chorus
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage release, as it develops complex tertiary notes of leather, spice, and forest floor.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted milk-fed lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak with rosemary, or aged Spanish Manchego cheese.
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Viñedos del Contino, established in 1973 by CVNE, pioneered the single-estate château concept in Rioja. Situated around a historic 16th-century manor house within a dramatic meander of the Ebro River in Rioja Alavesa, the estate benefits from a unique microclimate sheltered by the Sierra de Cantabria. Contino Chorus is a rare, contemporary expression from this historic estate, meticulously crafted from select parcels of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha. The wine undergoes careful fermentation and aging in fine French oak barrels, resulting in a harmonious chorus of dark fruit, mineral complexity, and refined tannins that bridges traditional Rioja elegance with modern intensity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is a cornerstone of Rioja winemaking. Still family-controlled today, the estate is celebrated for its harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and architectural innovation, featuring a legendary cellar designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's studio. CVNE's philosophy centers on meticulous vineyard management across Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, producing elegant, structurally complex wines aged in fine oak casks. The winery is globally renowned for its iconic labels, including the historic Imperial Gran Reserva, the fruit-forward Viña Real, and the single-estate expression Contino, which collectively define the pinnacle of classic Spanish Tempranillo.