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Contino Rioja Graciano 06

$215.20 750 MLS

Contino Rioja Graciano 2006 (19.0+/20), at 14.0% alc, 100% Graciano from Rioja Alavesa, aged 14 months in French and Hungarian oak An icon wine for Contino and regarded as the best bottling of this rare variety. Very dark, deep, ruby red with purple hues. This had a very rich, dense nose packed with ripe black fruits, herbs, spices and berry fruits, very bright and sweetly expressed, and showing complexity and real interest. Elegant on palate, yet rich and lush, the red berry fruits unfolding with spices and subtle oak nuances. This had good weight, but this was kept keen and fresh by way of the fresh acidity. This icon wine for Contino had great interest and a faceted array of flavours. Keep 8-10+ years easily. RC Aug 10

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