Contino Reserva 940
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, grilled prime ribeye steak, or aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Viñedos del Contino, established in 1973 by CVNE, revolutionized Rioja by introducing the single-estate 'château' concept to the region. Located in a sweeping bend of the Ebro River in Rioja Alavesa, the estate's history dates back to the 16th century, named after the 'contino'—the royal guards who protected the Spanish monarchs. The Contino Reserva is a masterful expression of this unique microclimate, where alluvial soils, limestone, and Atlantic influences shape the fruit. Typically composed of a classic blend dominated by Tempranillo, alongside Graciano, Mazuelo, and Garnacha, the wine undergoes meticulous fermentation followed by aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels. This process yields a wine of immense depth, balancing dark fruit, refined spices, and a mineral-driven elegance that honors its historic terroir.
🍾 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