Contino Vina del Olivo 2022

Contino Vina del Olivo 2022

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
Contino Vina del Olivo 2022
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75 cl

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£80.00
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The 2022 Contino Viña del Olivo is a single-vineyard red wine from the prestigious Contino estate in Rioja. This vintage is crafted primarily from Tempranillo, complemented by smaller amounts of Graciano. The wine displays a complex aromatic profile of blackberries, cherrie and subtle herbal undertones. On the palate, it offers a structured yet well-rounded experience with firm tannins and balanced acidity. Aged for 18 months in a selection of French and American oak barrels, it promises significant longevity and evolution in the bottle.
95 Robert Parker
The 2022 Viña del Olivo was produced with grapes from one of their most famous vineyards and is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. It fermented in 1,000-liter oak vats, where it also underwent malolactic fermentation, and it matured for 18 months in oak barrels, 80% new, mostly French but with 5% of them American, and then was fine-tuned with another three months in the oak vats. 2022 was a challenging year for many vineyards, this one included, as there was a very long heat wave. This has a little more spice (cola nut) and perhaps a more classical profile than the 2021, with a touch of cold smoke. It has a moderate 13.65% alcohol a pH of 3.42 and 5.93 grams of acidity. 15,333 bottles, 800 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2024.

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