Contino Rioja Garnacha 2019 vs Ontanon Gran Reserva Rioja 2015
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ontanon Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 currently starts £0.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £31.00 | £30.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Contino | Ontanon |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Garnacha | Tempranillo |
| Region | Rioja | Rioja |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Contino Rioja Garnacha 2019
Contino Rioja Garnacha is an elegant, expressive red wine crafted from old-vine Garnacha grown on the historic Contino estate in Rioja Alavesa. Planted on poor, stony soils with excellent drainage and moderated by the cool influence of the nearby River Ebro, the vines produce naturally low yields of concentrated, aromatic fruit that showcase the purity and finesse Garnacha achieves in this privileged corner of Rioja. Why You'll Love It This is Rioja Garnacha with real elegance—silky, fresh, and beautifully balanced with vibrant red fruit and fine tannins. As one of Rioja's first single-estate wineries, Contino brings meticulous vineyard work and traditional craftsmanship to every bottle. Gentle ageing in French and American oak adds subtle complexity while preserving the grape's natural brightness and charm. This is terroir-driven Rioja at its finest, offering exceptional quality from a benchmark estate. Vineyard & Production Sourced from old Garnacha vines on Contino's 62-hectare single estate in Rioja Alavesa, planted on poor, stony soils with excellent drainage. The cool influence of the nearby River Ebro moderates temperatures, allowing slow, even ripening. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted carefully before gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. Extraction is kept delicate to highlight finesse over power. The wine is then aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, allowing subtle spice and structure to integrate with the vibrant fruit. Tasting Notes Bright ruby colour with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, and hints of rose petal. The palate is silky and fresh, offering juicy red fruit, subtle spice, a touch of herbal lift, and fine, polished tannins. A thread of minerality runs through the wine, leading to a long, graceful finish with lingering notes of red berries and gentle warmth. Perfect Pairings A superb partner for grilled lamb, roast poultry, charcuterie, tapas, mushroom dishes, lightly spiced Mediterranean cui
Ontanon Gran Reserva Rioja 2015
Bodegas Ontañón Gran Reserva is a top-class expression of Rioja at its most refined — a wine that has earned its time and rewards every minute of it. From the La Pasada vineyard at 700–800 metres altitude in Rioja Oriental, Tempranillo and Graciano are aged for 36 months in oak and a further 24 months in bottle before release, producing a Gran Reserva of genuine finesse, complexity, and elegance. Why You'll Love It Bodegas Ontañón is a fifth-generation family winery, and this Gran Reserva is the pinnacle of their craft. Siblings Raquel and Rubén Ontañón continue a tradition of producing wines that are as expressive as they are age-worthy — and the 2015 vintage, now with a decade of development behind it, is drinking beautifully. If you're looking for a special-occasion Rioja that delivers real gravitas without the grand cru price tag, this is it. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the La Pasada vineyard at 700–800 metres altitude in Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja). The blend of Tempranillo and Graciano matures for 36 months in a combination of American and French oak barrels, followed by a further 24 months in bottle before release — allowing full integration, complexity, and the kind of seamless polish that only time can deliver. Tasting Notes Beautifully developed aromas of dark fruit, red cherry, spice, tobacco, and mocha. The palate is layered and structured — black fruit, spice, and subtle toasty oak, supported by smooth, fully resolved tannins. The finish is long, elegant, and deeply satisfying. Perfect Pairings A wine made for the table. Excellent with roast meats, fine cured ham, Iberian charcuterie, and mature cheeses. Also a natural match for slow-roasted lamb, venison, or a classic beef Wellington. The Blend Tempranillo 85%, Graciano 15% — DOCa Rioja Oriental, Spain. 36 months oak, 24 months bottle. La Pasada vineyard. 75cl bottle.
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