Contino Rioja Reserva 2018 SPS21 the wine shows the beautiful

the wine shows the beautiful autolytic character you'd expect

the Tripoz family's Les Perrières captures pure drinkability without sacrificing depth

sandier surface soil

fermented for 3-4 weeks in concrete with indigenous yeasts

Serve chilled as an aperitif or mix into cocktails where its herbal complexity adds depth

Contino Rioja Reserva 2018 SPS21 the wine shows the beautifulWhen CVNE launched Contino in the 1970s, as the Franco era wound down, it was a genuine gamble: a single estate, single vineyard Rioja at a time when the region's identity was built on blending across many sites. It became one of Spain's great names. For decades, longtime winemaker Jesus Madrazo proved that Rioja's terroir could deliver fresh fruit and real power without giving up the region's signature balance and elegance. This Reserva is