I like to drink Rioja Reserva at 8–12 years of age, when the balance really clicks: the woody notes are fully integrated, lending gentle spice, cedar, and tobacco, while the fruit remains vibrant and expressive. The 2015 Contino Reserva shows just that sweet spot with ripe red and black cherry, dried herbs, and a touch of leather, framed by fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. It’s poised rather than powerful, with a long savory finish.
Certainly has the stuffing for another 8-10 years development.
I like to drink Rioja Reserva at 8–12 years of age, when the balance really clicks: the woody notes are fully integrated, lending gentle spice, cedar, and tobacco, while the fruit remains vibrant and expressive. The 2015 Contino Reserva shows just that sweet spot with ripe red and black cherry, dried herbs, and a touch of leather, framed by fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. It’s poised rather than powerful, with a long savory finish.
Certainly has the stuffing for another 8-10 years development.
Jan 26th, 2026
Happy New Year! Dark red/black fruit, tobacco, spice. Enjoyed by many, gone before I had a glass. good thing I have a few more bottles. 😀
Happy New Year! Dark red/black fruit, tobacco, spice. Enjoyed by many, gone before I had a glass. good thing I have a few more bottles. 😀
Jan 2nd, 2024
Typical rioja, high tannin, great full body
Typical rioja, high tannin, great full body
May 3rd, 2023
Good bang for the buck at 22€ a bottle! Classic Rioja with soft, yet lingering tannins and a nice acidity.
Good bang for the buck at 22€ a bottle! Classic Rioja with soft, yet lingering tannins and a nice acidity.
Jul 20th, 2020
All good things Tempranillo. Lovely. Leather, spice box, tannins, depth.
All good things Tempranillo. Lovely. Leather, spice box, tannins, depth.
Jul 3rd, 2020
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
