2011 Contino, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain tuscany Thus he states a preference

Thus he states a preference for 2015

In his brief

It is a bit lighter and fresher in style than the 2009

one that is a little inhibited at the moment

rose petal

2011 Contino, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain tuscany Thus he states a preferenceVivid ruby red. Displays expansive, smoke tinged red fruit preserve and cherry vanilla scents, along with vanilla, tobacco and allspice flourishes. Seamless and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated cherry, blackcurrant and spicecake flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. The smoky note repeats on the sweet, seamless and impressively long finish, which features rounded tannins and lingering vanilla and mocha qualities. Drink 2019 2026