C.V.N.EContino Viña del Olivo 2018

Name: Contino Viña del Olivo
Brand: C.V.N.E
SKU: VIN-014625
Price: 63.15 GBP
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Product code: 14625

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Red Wine from
Rioja, Spain

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Type: Red Wine

Winery: C.V.N.E

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Jesús de Madrazo

Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo

Grape: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano

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Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Type: Red Wine

Winery: C.V.N.E

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Jesús de Madrazo

Grape: Graciano, Tempranillo

Grape: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano

Product Notes

The C.V.N.E Contino Viña del Olivo is an exquisite Spanish wine hailing from Rioja Alavesa. This sumptuous red blend reveals intriguing notes of ripe, dark fruits like plums and blackberries, complemented by subtle spices and hints of smoky oak. The palate is marked by a perfect harmony between robust tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a persistently elegant finish. This charismatic offering is matured meticulously in French and American oak barrels to unveil complex layers, bringing forth a captivating amalgamation of finesse and intensity. It is an excellent partner for flavourful meat dishes.

Tasting Notes

Great aromas of fruit with an elegant complexity and a grear richness of tannins, highlighting the spicy hints in perfect balance with the fruity nuances. Touches of red fruit and balsamic notes like anise, mint or licorice. Great structure, rounded, with tannins of mature fruit and high quality barrels. It is a well balanced wine, powerful in mouth, complex and with good prospects of becoming a Great Wine.

About the Winery

C.V.N.E, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, is a family-owned winery situated in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. This historic winery, renowned in Spain and globally, is an enduring legacy of the Real de Asúa family. Founded in 1879 by Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa, the C.V.N.E winery has, for over a century, produced wines that have captivated the palates of even the most discerning wine enthusiasts.

The winery is composed of four individual wineries: Cune, Imperial, Viña Real, and Contino, each with its unique story and distinct method of wine production. Cune is the initial and the most recognised, with its workings based in Haro. Imperial, on the other hand, pays homage to the flagship wine produced at the turn of the 20th century. Viña Real, nestled on the Cerro de la Mesa, is renowned for its individualised, single vineyard wines. Contino, the last of the four wineries, specialises in Reserva and Gran Reserva, showcasing the potential of its single vineyards.

The wineries maintain a perfect symbiosis of tradition and modernity- from the exceptional and innovative winemaking facilities to their adoption of traditional wine-making processes. Apart from wine production, C.V.N.E is also famed for its distinctive and avant-garde architectural designs. The Viña Real facility, an impressive barrel designed by Bordeaux-based architect Philippe Mazières, stands as a testament to the winery's enduring love for quality and detail.

With a rich historical presence and a portfolio spanning a diverse range, C.V.N.E has affirmed a position of prestige in global viniculture. Whether you are a novice or an aficionado, C.V.N.E offers an immersive wine experience like no other. Showcasing some of the finest grapes in the Rioja region it’s sumptuous array ensures a delightful exploration into the world of Spanish wines.

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