Contador Benjamin Roméo - Rioja Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2012
93/100
Robert Parker
Rating: Robert Parker 93/100, Guia Penin 95/100
“Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2012 is an unusual blend of Garnacha Blanca, Malvasia Riojana, and Viura, vinified and aged for eight months in new French oak barrels. It has a reserved nose that requires patience to reveal itself, but your efforts will be rewarded. Well-oaked with notes of yellow plum, a round texture, and good acidity, this is a great wine that demonstrates the potential of white Grenache in Rioja. Already approachable, it will be even better if you can let it gain complexity in the bottle. Drink through 2019.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
golden-yellow, brilliant color
Nose
A refined and elegant wine, with citrus aromas and hints of herbs and stone fruits (apricot, plum), and very pleasant oak notes
Palate
Fresh and delicate, with good structure; the balance between ripeness, acidity, and freshness was achieved by harvesting at the right time
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2017
Production
5,800 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un poulet rôti, des côtelettes d'agneau, des viandes rouges...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2013 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2012 is an unusual blend of Garnacha Blanca, Malvasia Riojana, and Viura, vinified and aged for eight months in new French oak barrels. It has a reserved nose that requires patience to reveal itself, but your efforts will be rewarded. Well-oaked with notes of yellow plum, a round texture, and good acidity, this is a great wine that demonstrates the potential of white Grenache in Rioja. Already drinkable, it will be even better if you let it develop more complexity in the bottle. Drink through 2019.