Bodega Contador
Alma
Rioja
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2039), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2039, with a drinking horizon to 2046.
The ‘20 Alma.
Bodega Contador Alma 2020 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bodega Contador Alma 2020 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2020 vintage
Bodega Contador's 2020 Alma is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
About Bodega Contador
Bodega Contador's Alma is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled Iberico pork with smoked paprika
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bodega Contador Alma 2020?
Bodega Contador Alma 2020 is a Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain.
What does Bodega Contador Alma 2020 taste like?
Bodega Contador Alma 2020 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Bodega Contador Alma 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2039. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bodega Contador Alma 2020?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit; or Grilled Iberico pork with smoked paprika.