Contino Reserva 938
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, traditional Spanish beef stews, or aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Viedos del Contino, established in 1973 by CVNE, pioneered the single-estate 'ch"teau' concept in Rioja. Located in a dramatic loop of the Ebro River in Rioja Alavesa, the estate benefits from alluvial soils rich in limestone and clay. The name 'Contino' pays homage to the royal guards ('continos') who protected Spanish monarchs in the 15th century, whose ancestral home still graces the property. This Reserva is typically a classic blend dominated by Tempranillo alongside Graciano, Garnacha, and Mazuelo, aged in French and American oak casks. It represents a harmonious marriage of traditional Rioja structure with modern precision, offering dark berry fruit, balsamic notes, and refined mineral complexity.
🍾 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