Contino Reserva is a flagship red wine from the storied Contino estate in Rioja Alavesa, Spain, produced by CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España). The wine is a traditional Rioja blend led by Tempranillo (approximately 86%), complemented by Graciano, Mazuelo, and a touch of Garnacha — grape varieties that have defined the region for centuries.

Fermented by plot in stainless steel and concrete vats, the Reserva is aged for 18 months in predominantly French oak (95%), with a small portion in American oak barrels, lending structure, complexity, and a seamless integration of fruit and wood. The wine is bottled at approximately 13.8% ABV.

On the nose, expect vibrant aromas of blackberry, red cherry, cocoa powder, dried flowers, and wild herbs with a subtle oaky backdrop. On the palate it offers a medium-to-full body with round, silky tannins, notes of black cherry, violet, baking spices, and a long finish with warming strawberry and raspberry fruits. The wine is praised by leading critics including James Suckling (96 pts), Wine Enthusiast (95 pts), and Wine Advocate (94 pts), and is recommended for drinking through 2030.