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Rioja DOCa Bodega Contador DOCa Contador Benjamin Romeo 2012

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • Organic
  • 15% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Full-bodied

This outstanding Rioja has twice received 100 points from Robert Parker. It is an absolute masterpiece - complex, supple and powerful! More info

Twice rated 100/100 by the famous US wine critic Robert Parker, this cuvée is probably Spain's most prestigious. Produced from the very best parcels in Rioja, this legendary wine presents extremely complex, powerful aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and fresh fruit. The palate is simply divine, fresh and well structured, with sublime length. A true masterpiece.

Rioja DOCa Bodega Contador DOCa Contador Benjamin Romeo serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Carré d'agneau rôti aux herbes, Cantal, Côte de boeuf grillée.

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Rioja DOCa Bodega Contador DOCa Contador Benjamin Romeo

The wine

Twice rated 100/100 by the famous US wine critic Robert Parker, this cuvée is probably Spain's most prestigious. Produced from the very best parcels in Rioja, this legendary wine presents extremely complex, powerful aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and fresh fruit. The palate is simply divine, fresh and well structured, with sublime length. A true masterpiece.

Information about domain Bodega Contador

Superstar Spanish wine producer Benjamin Romeo began making wine in his father's garage in 1996, ageing it in a mountain cave! He is now one of the world's most respected vintners. His vineyards located near San Vicente, in premium Rioja terroirs sheltered by the Sierre Cantabria, range in age from 40 to 100 years. Spread over 80 small parcels, they are mostly planted with the Tempranillo grape variety. Benjamin Romeo's wines are true masterpieces – subtle, delicate, mineral, elegant and distinguished. Quite awesome.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Producer
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 15 %
  • Country/Region: Spain - Rioja
  • Appellation/Wine: Rioja DOCa
  • Classification: DOCa
  • Producer/Owner: Benjamin Romeo
  • Vintage: 2012
  • Color: Red
  • Service temperature: 16°
  • Viticulture: Organic 
  • Size (in ha): 15
  • Volume: 5700 bottles
  • Intensity: Full-bodied
  • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo
Rioja DOCa Bodega Contador DOCa Contador Benjamin Romeo
Rioja DOCa Bodega Contador DOCa Contador Benjamin Romeo

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