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Bodega Contador - Rioja Predicador 2018

Bodega Contador - Rioja Predicador 2018

92/100

James Suckling

Spain
Tempranillo
dark berries

“A linear Rioja with fine, polished tannins. The fruit is very pure, with flavors of blackberry and blueberry and hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Delicious finish. Elegant. Drink now.” (James Suckling 2020)

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Estate

Bodega Contador

Vintage

Predicador

Vintage

2018

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

92 % Tempranillo, 3 % Graciano, 3 % Mazuelo, 2 % Graciano

Terroirs

San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Briones

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming and fermentation in wooden barrels

Livestock farming

18 months in French oak barrels that have previously held one or two vintages

Alcohol content

14.24%

Eye

Deep purple color

Nose

Ripe red berries and balsamic vinegar

Palate

Full-bodied with a woody note

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2025

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

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

A clean-lined Rioja with fine, polished tannins. The fruit is very pure, with flavors of blackberry and blueberry and hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Delicious finish. Elegant. Drink now.

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