Contino's Rioja Reserva 2001 is a gorgeously intense, rich Rioja with a splashing of Graciano adding vitality, and elegant use of oak.

Winemaker Jesus Madrazo runs Contino with the drive and commitment of the world's best producers and the creative talent to match. Madrazo handles and vinifies each parcel of grapes separately in order to showcase the qualities of each terroir. This is benchmark Rioja.

"Youthful, expansive, oak-driven aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur, cola and roasted coffee. Lush, creamy, medium-weight wine with good depth to its dark fruit flavors; more tangy mineral and licorice notes appear on the back end. The long finish features firm tannins and a lingering note of cherry preserves." Stephen Tanzer

"2001 is a great vintage…There continues to be an amazing number of high quality Spanish wines at very reasonable prices. The 2001 Contino Reserva is a forward, concentrated effort with an elegant personality. It has enough stuffing to evolve for another 2-3 years and should drink well through 2021." eRobertParker.com