CVNE (Contino), Rioja Vina Olivo

CVNE (Contino), Rioja Vina OlivoI love the youth and freshness of the 2020 Via del Olivo, a blend of 69% Tempranillo, 23% Graciano and 8% Mazuelo that is even lower in alcohol than in 2020 (at 13. 52%). It was harvested early but with full ripeness and higher acidity and more freshness. The wine feels very young and tender, with very integrated oak after 14 months in barrel and two months in oak vats. It's fragrant, floral and aromatic, juicy and fresh, with very fine tannins and a

with deep and penetrating red berry fruit

exotic tea and sandalwood aromas beautifully complement the sleek and detailed if not especially dense flavors that still possess good richness on the dusty

A dazzlingly pure

(from three separate plantings that have an average vine age of ~35 years)

sophisticated and utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors that possess good punch while offering excellent length on the balanced finish where the only nit is an unexpected touch of warmth

spice and hints of wood toast

if discreet

Granny Smith apples and plenty of citrus zest

This bottle

It has a much more attractive bouquet than the 2015 Olivier with crushed strawberry

Noticeable wood fights a bit with the very earthy mix of upper and lower register aromas that include red currant

very harmonious and poised