Contino Garnacha 2022
HK$ 375.19
5 for immediate shipment. More, available on 22/04/2026
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The varietal Garnacha 2022 San Rafael Garnacha was produced with grapes from a plot of that name that was planted between 1976 and 1982. The grapes were picked on September 26 and fermented in an oak vat where it starts fermenting spontaneously and had a post fermentative maceration of another 15 days. It matured in 2,000-liter Austrian oak foudres, 500-liter barrels and concrete eggs for 16 months. It feels like, after many changes and styles, they have found the way for the Garnacha, and it comes through as varietal with Mediterranean character, notes of berries and fennel, fresh but with grip. It has a contained 13.87% alcohol, which is low for the variety and the very warm and dry year, keeping a pH of 3.37 and 5.99 grams of acidity, parameters of very good freshness, with very fine, elegant tannins. This is a much more serious Garnacha, and like the white, for me, it's their finest vintage to date. 10,510 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 24 months in old French oak barrels.
Description
Contino Garnacha, a jewel made with care in Rioja Alavesa, combines tradition and exceptional quality. This wine comes from the Pajera(limestone soil, 1980), Central(alluvial and sandy, 1950) and Lentiso(stony, 1940) estates. Each plot contributes a unique character, highlighting the richness and diversity of the Rioja terroir. The Contino winery, the first"chateau" in the region since 1973, is located in a picturesque meander of the Ebro River, in Laserna. Its philosophy is based on production with its own vineyards, a seal of distinction and commitment to quality.
Winemaking
Contino Garnacha is harvested by hand, with a careful selection process both in the field and in the winery. The grapes are placed in French oak vats, where fermentation begins spontaneously after pre-fermentation maceration. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine rests in contact with the skins for an additional 15 days to enhance its character. Ageing takes place in a large 2,000-litre foudre and in 12 500-litre barrels for 10 months, followed by 5 months in concrete tanks, which gives it a natural refinement and greater freshness.
Taste
When tasting Contino Garnacha, the experience is enveloping. Immediately, notes of ripe red fruits and a floral touch enrich the bouquet. The vibrant acidity and low pH (3.26) reinforce its freshness, highlighting its balanced and flavoursome profile. The presence of wood is measured, leaving a subtle echo that does not overshadow the fruity essence, but rather elegantly enhances it. The result is a dry red wine, with great structure and persistence, which invites to be enjoyed in every glass.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
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| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 140.63 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
