CVNE (Contino), Rioja Gran Reserva Vintage:2007 (from Mitans proper)

(from Mitans proper)

their 2011 Rudesheimer Beg Schlossberg Riesling delivers aromas of nose-wrinkling but pleasant pungency suggesting gunpowder green as well as smoky black tea

There is really lovely vibrancy to the admirably pure medium weight flavors that exude energy as well as a fine minerality on the focused and long but slightly flat finish

minerally and bone dry finish that displays distinct citrus mineral nuances

While it is difficult to find

CVNE (Contino), Rioja Gran Reserva Vintage:2007 (from Mitans proper)A very powerful red with the structure and intensity of a great Rioja from the 1950s, 1960s or 1970s. Real gran reserva. Dried fruits such as plums, prunes and cherries. Hints of figs too. Layered and so structured. Full bodied and chewy yet intense and persistent. A fabulous wine. So much potential here. Better in 2020.