Contador Benjamin Roméo - Rioja Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2012
Spain
White
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93/100
Robert Parker
Notes : 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 shy 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 manage to let it gain complexity in bottle. Drink through 2019. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Bodega Contador
Cuvée
Qué Bonito Cacareaba
Vintage
2012
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
50% Garnacha Blanca, 35% Malvasia, 15% Viura
Terroirs
clay-limestone and alluvial soils, at San Vicente de la Sonsierra and Briones
Viticulture
very respectful and as natural as possible, with a biodynamic orientation
Harvest
in small boxes
Winemaking
In barrels
Breeding
8 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
bright, golden yellow colour
Nose
fine, elegant wine, with citrus aromas and notes of aromatic herbs, stone fruit (apricot, plum), very pleasant oakiness
Mouth
Fresh and fine, 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
5800 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un poulet rôti, des côtelettes d'agneau, des viandes rouges...<br/>
Bodega Contador
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2013 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté 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 shy 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 manage to let it gain complexity in bottle. Drink well into 2019.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. SYLVAIN T. Published on 24/03/2019
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