Aged for 19 months in oak barrels, Cueva del Contador’s Tempranillo reveals smoky, mineral, and spicy notes, complemented by aromas of dark fruit. Refined and powerful on the palate, this Rioja, much like its nose, offers a beautiful balance between fruit and oak.
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Eye
A beautiful, bright reddish-purple color
Nose
Deep and rich
Palate
Elegant and powerful, with a beautiful balance between fruit and oak, and a long, intense finish
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with paella, pigeon pastilla, or hare stew...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 94+/100 (2017 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated 92/100 (2017 vintage)
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