2022 Rioja Vina Del Olivo
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The 2022 Viña del Olivo was produced with grapes from one of their most famous vineyards and is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. It fermented in 1,000-liter oak vats, where it also underwent malolactic fermentation, and it matured for 18 months in oak barrels, 80% new, mostly French but with 5% of them American, and then was fine-tuned with another three months in the oak vats. 2022 was a challenging year for many vineyards, this one included, as there was a very long heat wave. This has a little more spice (cola nut) and perhaps a more classical profile than the 2021, with a touch of cold smoke. It has a moderate 13.65% alcohol a pH of 3.42 and 5.93 grams of acidity. 15,333 bottles, 800 magnums and some larger formats produced. It was bottled in June 2024.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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The 2022 Contino Viña Olivo blends 80% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from a limestone-based site. This aged for 18 months in French oak vats. Here, the oak is more pronounced than in others, with notes of menthol, graphite, olive, black fruit and violet. Fine-grained tannins provide structure and lift, while the chalky texture and layered palate add depth. This is more refined than previous vintages.