Contino Viña del Olivo 2022
72.69₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
3 for immediate shipment. More, available on 17/08/2026
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Viña del Olivo was produced with grapes from one of their most famous vineyards and is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. It fermented in 1,000-liter oak vats, where it also underwent malolactic fermentation, and it matured for 18 months in oak barrels, 80% new, mostly French but with 5% of them American, and then was fine-tuned with another three months in the oak vats. 2022 was a challenging year for many vineyards, this one included, as there was a very long heat wave. This has a little more spice (cola nut) and perhaps a more classical profile than the 2021, with a touch of cold smoke. It has a moderate 13.65% alcohol a pH of 3.42 and 5.93 grams of acidity. 15,333 bottles, 800 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 16 months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels.
Description
In the heart of Rioja Alavesa, the Contino winery, part of the prestigious CVNE group, has been making wines that capture the essence of their terroir for decades. Founded in 1973, Contino is renowned for being the first château in the region, uniting tradition and modernity in each vintage. One of its iconic wines is Viña del Olivo, a red that represents the pinnacle of its winemaking craftsmanship.
Viña del Olivo is composed of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, a blend that provides structure, freshness and longevity. The vineyards, planted in 1980, are located on a chalky clay plot, one of the few non-alluvial plots on the estate, with a slope of 5-7% and facing south. This terroir and the organic fertilisation, together with the absence of herbicides, provide a wine with a mineral character and great cellaring potential.
Winemaking
The winemaking process of Viña del Olivo begins with the manual selection of the best bunches, fermented in French oak vats at 28-30 °C for 10 days, followed by a further 10 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, and ageing lasts 14 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak, followed by 2 months in wooden vats before bottling.
Taste
Viña del Olivo surprises with a fresh and deep character, outstanding for its fine elegance and balance. On the nose, it reveals a complexity of aromas where notes of ripe red fruit, spices and a subtle touch of minerals intertwine. On the palate, it is an enveloping wine with round, silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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