"A linear Rioja with fine, polished tannins. The fruit is very pure with blackberry and blueberry flavors and hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Delicious finish. Racy. Drink it now." (James Suckling 2020)
Features
Estate
Bodega Contador
Cuvée
Predicador
Vintage
2018
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
92 % Tempranillo, 3 % Graciano, 3 % Mazuelo, 2 % Graciano
Terroirs
San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Briones
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming and fermentation in wooden tuns
Breeding
18 months in one and two-wine French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14.24%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense crimson color
Nose
Of ripe red fruit and balsamic
Mouth
Full-bodied with a woody touch
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with paella, pigeon pastilla, roast free-range chicken...
Bodega Contador
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A linear Rioja with fine, polished tannins. The fruit is very pure, with blackberry and blueberry flavors and hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Delicious finish. Racy. Drink it now.
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