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2006 Vinedos del Contino Reserva Rioja
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2006 Vinedos del Contino Reserva Rioja

Producer: Vinedos del Contino
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Tempranillo
Origin: Spain
Region: Rioja

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , September/October 2011

(a blend of tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo):  Saturated ruby.  Complex, smoky scents of red- and blackcurrant, dried cherry, tobacco and rose, with subtle vanilla and spice notes in the background.  A fleshy, seamless midweight that offers sweet red and dark berry and bitter cherry flavors underscored by tangy minerality.  Finishes with very good thrust and clarity, repeating the cherry note.  Drink this well before the 2005 version.  

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Tempranillo

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