{"product_id":"contino-rioja-reserva-2018-750ml","title":"Contino Rioja Reserva 2018 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Rioja Reserva with red fruit, spice, balsamic notes and velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContino Rioja Reserva 2018 is a beautifully mature Spanish red with plenty of classic Rioja charm. It has fresh red fruit, gentle spice, floral lift and savoury depth, with the smooth, settled feel that makes Reserva Rioja so enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 vintage brings together Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano and Garnacha, giving the wine fruit, structure, freshness and spice. It is polished and full of character, with a velvety texture and a long dry finish. A lovely bottle for those who enjoy traditional Rioja with depth, balance and a little bottle age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh red fruit, dark cherry, floral notes, balsamic lift, spice, vanilla and subtle savoury depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied with layered fruit, fine tannins, gentle oak influence, balanced freshness and a smooth savoury feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and velvety with lingering red fruit, spice, balsamic notes, mineral detail and classic Rioja warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViñedos del Contino is one of Rioja’s most respected estate producers. Founded in 1973, it helped introduce the château style concept to Rioja, with wines made from vineyards surrounding the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe property is located in Laserna, near Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, one of the most important areas for structured, fine and expressive Rioja reds. The estate vineyards sit within a bend of the River Ebro, giving Contino a strong sense of place and identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContino Reserva is one of the estate’s signature wines. It combines the depth of Tempranillo with the freshness, spice and structure of traditional Rioja blending varieties, creating a red that feels mature, savoury and very satisfying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContino Rioja Reserva 2018 is drinking beautifully now, with its fruit, tannins and savoury notes beginning to settle nicely. It can continue to develop over the next few years under good storage conditions. Drink now to 2032.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContino Rioja Reserva 2018 is a strong choice for those who enjoy classic Spanish reds with pedigree and age. With its Rioja Alavesa origin, estate grown fruit and traditional Reserva style, it offers excellent drinking now while still holding further cellaring appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viñedos del Contino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano, Garnacha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spanish Reserva red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.12 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 86 percent Tempranillo, 6 percent Mazuelo, 6 percent Graciano, 2 percent Garnacha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for vegans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49035811619033,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Contino_Rioja_Reserva_2018_750ml.png?v=1786350158","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/contino-rioja-reserva-2018-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}