D.O.Ca. Rioja

Contador 2017

Name: Contador 2017
Brand: Bodegas Contador
Price: 460.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Bodegas Contador

€460⁰⁰ EUR

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Parker

Tim Atkin

Origin and D.O.
Produced in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, one of the most renowned areas in the D.O.Ca. Rioja. Here, vineyards coexist with calcareous soils, high elevation, and a environment ideal for creating wines of great concentration and dignity.
Grape Variety
100% Tempranillo, sourced from 15 hand-selected vineyards chosen for their natural balance of freshness, ripeness, and design. Each parcel contributes a different dimension, resulting in a wine that is rhythmic, complex, and full of essence.
Vinification and Aging
Vinified with cold maceration and fermentation in oak vats at low temperatures to preserve dignity. Aged for 20 months in new French oak barrels, adding chasm, finesse, and aging potential.
Producer Profile
Led by famed winemaker Benjamín Romeo, Bodega Contador is a symbol of Spanish author wines. After earning the coveted 100 Parker points in two consecutive vintages, Contador has secured its place among the world’s most prominent wines.
Limited Production and Prestige
Only 6,500 bottles made. A cult wine — exclusive, refined, and projected to age until 2030 and beyond. Deep, elegant, and unforgettable.

Ripe fruitBalsamic notes

Elegance on the palateFine tannins

ComplexityPersistent finish

About the Winery

Established by renowned winemaker Benjamín Romeo, Bodega Contador is synonymous with excellence, devotion, and perfectionism in the D.O.Ca. Rioja. Since its inception, the winery has achieved international recognition, consolidating its position as one of Spain's most prestigious wineries thanks to iconic wines such as Contador, which achieved the coveted 100 Parker points in two consecutive vintages (2004 and 2005), placing it among the world's wine elite.

Found in the town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, in the heart of Rioja, the winery works with dry-farmed vineyards cultivated using bush training, where the native Tempranillo variety reaches its peak. The predominantly clay-limestone soils and the moderate continental climate with Atlantic influence give the grapes a unique concentration and freshness.

Benjamín Romeo's philosophy combines respect for Rioja tradition with innovative techniques, achieving wines of great complexity and elegance. Vinification takes place in oak vats, while aging takes place in new French oak barrels, ensuring a perfect integration of fruit and wood. Limited production and artisanal care at every stage of the process consolidate Bodega Contador as an undisputed reference for lovers of great wines for aging.

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Care information

Store red wines horizontally in a cool, dark place, while white and sparkling wines are best kept in the refrigerator. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.

A monumental wine: profound, sensual, and timeless. Contador is the ultimate expression of what Rioja can be.

Pairing

Ideal for sirloin or ribeye steak from old cows, roast suckling lamb, long-cooking stews, mushrooms and truffles.

Service

Serve at 16-18°C

Specifications

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2017
Grade

14.5% vol

What flavor awaits me?

Appearance:
Deep cherry red with a purple rim. Opaque, dense, and brilliant. It displays youth and enormous concentration.

Nose:
Complex and expressive aromas, with ripe red and black fruits standing out, are accompanied by balsamic nuances and aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary, lavender, and fennel. Its mineral character and the background of perfectly integrated fine oak add depth and sophistication.

Palate:
Ample, enveloping, and silky. Polished yet present tannins, monumental structure, and perfectly balanced acidity. Flavors of black fruit, exotic spices, fine leather, chocolate, and minerals are prominent.

Finish:
Eternal, elegant, and expansive. A wine that lingers on the palate for minutes.

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