Contino Rosado
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2–6 years from the vintage release, as its oak-aged structure allows it to develop greater complexity than standard rosés.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled seafood and shellfish, traditional rabbit or seafood paella, and dry-cured Spanish charcuterie.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Viñedos del Contino, founded in 1973 by CVNE, is celebrated as Rioja's first single-estate winery, reviving the classic French château concept in the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Located in a fertile bend of the Ebro River near Laserna, the estate's vines benefit from alluvial soils and a protective microclimate. Contino Rosado is a highly sophisticated, gastronomic rosé that breaks the mold of simple summer wines. It is typically crafted from a refined blend of Garnacha and Graciano, sometimes with a small percentage of white Viura. Fermented and aged in fine French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex profile of wild red berries, floral notes, and delicate baking spices, backed by a creamy texture and vibrant acidity. The estate's name pays homage to the 'Continos,' the dedicated royal guards who protected the Spanish monarchs since the times of the Catholic Monarchs.
🍾 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.