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Contino, Rioja Blanco

A blend of about 70% Viura with Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca sharing the balance, the grapes are harvested from three plots all planted over 30 years ago, the Malvasia vines in the Las Anchas plot are over 60 years old. After a light crush and cold soak, the wine is partially fermented prior to completion in French oak barrels, following this it is aged on its lees and aged in barrels for around six months. No malolactic fermentation is carried out to retain the wine's freshness. Shows an elegant floral nose and integrated spice and white fruit on the silky palate.

Product code: 25858

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Contino, Rioja Blanco

Details

Type: White
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Vintage: 2014/2015
Producer: Contino
Primary grape: Viura
Secondary grape: Malvasia
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 25858
Awards:
- 2017, Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2019

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Vegetarian
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Expression

Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked whites

Some semi-soft cheeses and smoked cheeses work. Production region matches work e.g. Burgundy and Epoisses
Full-flavoured e.g. monkfish, tuna, turbot. Crab, lobster, paella, rich fish pie, salmon, smoked fish
Bay leaf, capers, chives, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, saffron, sesame, tarragon, thyme, vanilla
Roast, braised chicken, duck, ham, kidneys, pork, turkey
Béarnaise, rich butteror cream-based sauces, black truffle, pancetta, pesto, porcini
Spicy Asian dishes with fresh coconut
Grilled peppers, onion tart, roasted root vegetables, light and creamy wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

Viura

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The Viura wines have a taste mildly acidic, mildly alcoholic variety, with flavours of grapefruits and citrus. Viura is called Macabeo and is the primary blending grape in Cava sparkling wines.

Flavours:

Hazelnut
Honeydew Melon
Lemon Verbena
Lime Peel
Tarragon

Malvasia

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Malvasia is a variety of wine grapes which produces a range of rich white wines. This grape creates refined and classy wines.

Flavours:

Basil
Green Almond
Sea Shell
White Peach
Wild Flowers

It has always been their philosophy to approach the crafting and ageing of their wines with a nod to the past and eye for the future; much experimentation has taken place such as ageing in different barrels. Contino has also pioneered the comeback of forgotten Riojan variety Graciano, which now appears as a significant part of their Rioja blends.
In 1973, Contino established the concept of the ‘Bordeaux Château’ in Rioja, creating the first single estate Rioja.

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The Country

Spain

Spain has a huge number of unusual and captivating regions aside from the beautiful Rioja. Whilst tradition remains, some producers are really pushing boundaries making Spain one country to keep coming back to.

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