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Bodega Contador - Rioja Predicador 2016

Bodega Contador - Rioja Predicador 2016

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3.4/5 (29 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

"Made primarily from Tempranillo, but also Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, the 2016 Predicador was selected from vines over 15 years old growing in predominantly clay and limestone soils. It fermented in small oak vats without the addition of yeast and aged, including malolactic fermentation, in French oak barrels for 17 months. The 2016 vintage was a cool one, andthe wines display excellent balance.” (Wine Advocate 2019 - Luis Gutiérrez) A wine with a unique emotional appeal!

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Bodega Contador

Vintage

Predicador

Vintage

2016

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

91% Tempranillo, 3% Grenache, 3% Graciano et 3% Mazuelo

Terroirs

San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Briones, and Labastida

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Handcrafted in small boxes

Winemaking

Destemming and fermentation in wooden vats

Livestock farming

Aged for 17 months in French oak barrels that have previously held one or two vintages

Alcohol content

14.72%

Eye

Dress in a rich cherry color

Nose

Beautiful minerality, with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, and fresh fruit

Palate

Nice freshness, good structure, and a long finish

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with paella, pigeon pastilla, or roast free-range chicken...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Fantastic wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made primarily from Tempranillo, but also featuring Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, the 2016 Predicador was selected from vines over 15 years old growing on predominantly clay and limestone soils. It fermented in small oak vats without the addition of yeast and aged, including malolactic fermentation, in French oak barrels for 17 months. The 2016 vintage was a cool year, and the wines exhibit excellent balance. 70,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in March 2018.

Customer rating

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Review by Mr. PATRICE P. Posted on May 25, 2020

Wait until 2022–2023 and beyond. For now, slightly disappointing (compared to expectations): 15–15+.

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Review by Mr. HECTOR C. Posted on November 17, 2019

I found this wine to be completely overpriced (I would have considered it fair at €8, but it’s €21), and it might be loaded with sulfites, as it left everyone terribly thirsty during the night and with a general headache the next day. In my opinion, steer clear of it.

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