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Gran Reserva Rioja

2000 Rioja Tempranillo

Contino Gran Reserva Rioja, a remarkable Tempranillo from the celebrated Rioja region, showcases the elegance and depth characteristic of this esteemed wine-growing area. This vintage, produced in 2000, exhibits a full-bodied profile, offering a beautifully balanced experience. With a high acidity level, it brings a bright liveliness that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, intertwined with hints of spice and leather that develop with age. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm and pleasurable mouthfeel, while the wine's dry finish makes it incredibly food-friendly. A true testament to the mastery of winemaking in Rioja, this Gran Reserva captivates with its complexity and long-lasting finish.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roast Leg of Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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