CVNE (Contino), Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_australia all wrapped in a very

all wrapped in a very firm and explosively long finish

featuring overtones of licorice and mint to the dark plum and boysenberry notes

one at the winery and one from my cellar

airy and quite cool red berry fruit nose leads to impressively intense and complex middle weight flavors that are not only long but palate staining

ginger root and acacia blossom

CVNE (Contino), Rioja Gran Reserva other_regions_australia all wrapped in a veryA very powerful red with the structure and intensity of a great Rioja from the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s. Real gran reserva. Dried fruits such as plums, prunes and cherries. Hints of figs too. Layered and so structured. Full bodied and chewy yet intense and persistent. A fabulous wine. So much potential here. Better in 2020.