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Bodega Contador - La Cueva del Contador 2018

Bodega Contador - La Cueva del Contador 2018

94+/100

Robert Parker

92/100

James Suckling

(Notes from the 2017 vintage)
Spain
Tempranillo
balanced
expressive

Aged for 19 months in barrels, the Tempranillo from Cueva del Contador expresses smoky, mineral, and spicy notes, complemented by aromas of black fruits. Refined and powerful on the palate, this Rioja, like its nose, offers a beautiful balance between fruitiness and woodiness.

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Estate

Bodega Contador

Vintage

La Cueva del Contador

Vintage

2018

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

100% Tempranillo

Terroirs

Parcel assembly of different vineyards, limestone and clay soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Total destemming, fermentation in barrels

Livestock farming

19 months in new French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.80%

Eye

Beautiful bright purple-red color

Nose

Deep and enveloping

Mouth

Fine and powerful, with a beautiful balance between fruit and wood, and a long, intense finish.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with paella, pigeon pastilla, hare stew...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 94+/100 (2017 vintage) (Outstanding wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated 92/100 (2017 vintage)

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