CVNE Vinedos del Contino
Contino Reserva
Rioja Alavesa
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2034), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2034, with a drinking horizon to 2039.
The ‘18 Contino Reserva.
CVNE Vinedos del 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
CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
CVNE Vinedos del Contino's 2018 Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
About CVNE Vinedos del Contino
CVNE Vinedos del Contino's Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, 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 saffron rice
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Manchego with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018?
CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Spain.
What does CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018 taste like?
CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should CVNE Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2034. 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 Vinedos del Contino Reserva 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised lamb shanks with saffron rice; or Aged Manchego with quince paste.