Contino Reserva 937
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, grilled prime ribeye steak, or aged sheep's milk cheeses like Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1973 in a historic bend of the River Ebro, Viñedos del Contino revolutionized Rioja by introducing the single-estate 'château' concept to the region. This historic estate, centered around an elegant 16th-century manor house in Laserna, Rioja Alavesa, benefits from a unique microclimate protected by the Cerro de la Mesa hill. The Contino Reserva is a masterful expression of this singular terroir, typically composed of a Tempranillo-dominant blend enriched with Graciano, Mazuelo, and Garnacha. The inclusion of Graciano—for which the estate is highly renowned—imparts a signature freshness and longevity. Aged meticulously in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by extensive bottle aging, this Reserva seamlessly marries the traditional complexity of Rioja with modern fruit purity, offering notes of dark berries, balsamic undertones, sweet spices, and a refined mineral finish.
🍾 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