Contino Vina del Olivo
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, and 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. The crown jewel of this estate is the Viña del Olivo, named after an ancient, majestic olive tree estimated to be over 700 years old that stands sentinel in the heart of the vineyard. This wine is a masterful blend dominated by Tempranillo with a significant portion of Graciano, sourced from clay-limestone alluvial soils along a bend in the Ebro River in Rioja Alavesa. Fermented in large oak vats and aged in a selection of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels, it offers a perfect marriage of modern concentration and traditional Rioja elegance, characterized by dark fruit, mineral undertones, and refined spice.
🍾 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