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Contador Benjamin Roméo - Rioja Predicador 2008

Rioja|Red wine

4.6/5 (5 customers)

Notes: Guia Penin 92/100, Robert Parker 90/100
Benjamin Romeo crafts each of his wines with subtlety and finesse. From Prédicador to Contador, every wine is worth trying, and as Robert Parker so aptly puts it: "They must be tasted to be believed." Once again, a highly successful vintage— don’t wait to get your hands on it!

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Bodega Contador

Vintage

Predicador

Vintage

2008

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape varieties

96% Tempranillo, 3% Grenache, 1% Virua

Regions

San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Briones, and Labastida

Viticulture

as respectful and natural as possible, with a biodynamic approach

Grape Harvest

hand-packed in small boxes

Winemaking

In truncated cone-shaped wooden vats and stainless steel tanks. Maceration for 6 days

Livestock farming

16 months in French oak barrels previously used for wine

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

dress in a deep cherry color

Nose

beautiful minerality, with ripe notes of fresh fruit

Palate

lovely freshness, minerality

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2012

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur une paëlla, une pastilla de pigeon, un poulet fermier rôti...<br/>

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Customer rating

4.6/5

based on 5 reviews