Contino Rioja Gran Reserva Magnum 2011
Contino Rioja Gran Reserva Magnum 2011 is a dry, full-bodied red from Graciano (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, steak, cheese board, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vina Arana Gran Reserva Rioja Magnum 1.5 lite 2016 | £72.99 | |||
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| Viña Real Gran Reserva, Rioja, CVNE 2017 CVNE · Rioja | £36.00 |
It is ruby-red in colour An intense nose showing strawberry, blueberry and vanilla In the mouth it is round, velvety and mouth-filling A note of balsamic on the finish Grapes from selected plots of the Contino estate are employed to make this elegant Rioja which is aged in a mixture of French and American oak barrels for two years prior to ageing for a year in bottle before release. Ruby-red, very fruity with an intense nose showing strawberry, blueberry, vanilla and a note of balsamic on the finish. In the mouth it is round, velvety and mouth-filling. The expressive sweet herbal nose leads to a restrained, classy palate showing juicy, herbal fruit with a delicious vanilla sweetness. It is very expressive and herby and drinking well now. Alcohol by volume : 14% ABV.