Cune

Contino Reserva 2021 – Recommandation personnelle

Le domaine Contino, qui appartient à la maison Cune, compte parmi les grands noms de la Rioja espagnole et est considéré comme le pionnier des cuvées parcellaires modernes dans la région. Le vin rouge 'Reserva' allie la culture de maturation traditionnelle de la Rioja avec une signature remarquablement claire et élégante. Il montre toute la finesse dont est capable le cépage tempranillo. Pour celles et ceux qui aiment un Rioja classique, profond, doté de personnalité et d’un soupçon de noblesse !

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, crushed stones and dried flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy fruit, chewy tannins, drive and excellent length. Terra cotta and stones come through at the end. Better in two or three years.

The 2021 Reserva was produced with a blend of 86% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo and 2% Garnacha from many small plots selected by their ripeness, acidity and concentration. The grapes fermented in small concrete and stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts, and it matured in 225-liter French and 5% American oak barrels for 18 months. It has the complexity, power and freshness of the 2021s. They aim for a renewed classical style. It comes in at 14% alcohol, with a pH of 3.62 and 5.35 grams of acidity, and like the 2018, it's a fresher wine reflecting a cooler year, with super elegant, sleek and polished tannins. Superb!