Contino Vina del Olivo 2016
Contino Vina del Olivo 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast pork, steak, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marques de Riscal Frank Gehry 2012 Marques de Riscal · Rioja | £2889.00 | |||
| Pingus Magnum 2013 Dominio de Pingus · Ribera del Duero | £1655.00 | |||
| Pingus (Stained Label) 1995 Dominio de Pingus · Ribera del Duero | £1502.00 | |||
| Pingus 2003 Dominio de Pingus · Ribera del Duero | £1126.00 |
Founded in 1973 by the venerable CVNE, Viñedos Contino has been an important producer in the Rioja wine revolution and has energetically championed the ‘château’ concept in the region whereby wines are made from a single estate. Viña del Olivo is their flagship wine and is a superb example of modern Rioja that combines lush fruit, abundant freshness, delightful purity and seamlessly integrated oak. The 2016 is a seriously impressive release that displays just a little more power and therefore gives it excellent ageing potential.