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Rioja Alavesa
Contino White
Bottle 75cl - 2021
Contino Blanco comes from vineyards between 35 and 40 years old, with white Grenache from the San Gregorio estate and Viura from various areas of Contino. The winemaking process includes skin maceration in stainless steel followed by alcoholic fermentation, with 70% of the wine aged in barrels and 30% in concrete.
Production Zone
Rioja Alavesa
Type of wine
White
Winery
Vineyards of the Contino
Aging
Other Aging
Format
75cl
Grape variety used
Viura: 80% | Garnacha Blanca: 20%
Alcohol content
13,5%
Characteristics of the vineyard
The Garnacha Blanca comes from the San Gregorio estate, planted in 1980 on calcareous clay soils. The viura comes from different areas of Contino, from the alluvial and old Lentisco estate, from the stony San Gregorio La Tabla and from the Santa María estate. All are between 35 and 40 years old.
Winemaking characteristics
The proximity of the vineyard to the winery allows the bunches to arrive in perfect condition. The whole bunches are destemmed and vatted in a stainless steel tank. The versatility of the steel facilitates a pellicular maceration for a few hours. After this time, the grapes are bled and pressed to give way to alcoholic fermentation, which lasts 20 days. When it is finished, 30% is transferred to concrete and the remaining 70% to new and semi-new barrels of different cooperages, with volumes of 500 liters.
Harvest data
The 2021 harvest was marked by inclement weather during the month of June. An episode of hail on June 14 resulted in a decrease in production due to the phenological state of our vines at that time, namely, fruit set. Similarly, June was a month of intense rainfall, with reserves of 120 liters of water being collected in one month.
The earliest plots, with Viura and Garnacha Blanca, were harvested on September 15.
During the ripening months, the temperature gradually increased, bringing with it a stable and favorable ripening for our vineyards and their quality.
Tasting notes
Contino White 2021, full of nuances and with high complexity. Deep nose in which fruity and toasted aromas stand out, with a particular salinity. The palate is voluminous and elegant, with a vibrant acidity that will give it longevity in the future. A true reflection of the identity of our "San Gregorio" vineyard.
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