CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Contino Reserva
Rioja Alavesa
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2036), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2036, with a drinking horizon to 2043.
The ‘18 Contino Reserva.
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Contino Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, 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
Rioja Alavesa Tempranillo should bring red cherry, plum and dried herbs, with leather-like earth and a touch of spice. The 2018 Contino Reserva is expected to feel balanced and supple, ripe fruit supported by fresh acidity and smooth tannins across a textured palate. Its listed peak continues through 2036 within a horizon to 2043; the finish should linger with savory berry, gentle spice and a dry, composed edge.
The 2018 vintage
The 2018 Contino Reserva by CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) produces Contino Reserva as a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
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 portobello mushrooms with thyme oil
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Contino Reserva 2018?
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Contino Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
When should CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Contino Reserva 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2043. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2036. 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 CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Contino Reserva 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with garlic confit; or Grilled portobello mushrooms with thyme oil.