2018 Bodega Contador Benjamín Romeo Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Rioja Alta |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2034 |
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Description
Contador is one of the crown jewels of Rioja, blessed by the legendary 100 points of guru Robert Parker Jr.'s tasting team, over two consecutive vintages: 2004 and 2005 and thereafter only wines between 95-100 points. It is the work of Benjamin Romeo, who has managed to realize the potential of Rioja. to show when you produce in very short runs with only focus on the very best.
The Benjamín Romeo Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende was formerly known as La Viña de Andrés Romeo (Romeo's father) has been renamed from vintage 2016 to reflect the vineyard's name but is the same Tempranillo vineyard used from the very first vintage 40 planted years ago on poor alluvial soils. The Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende is creamy and voluptuous, expressive, open and showy. In his youth he still has unpolished tannins due to his 18 months of aging in new French oak barriques, but give this a few years and they will melt wonderfully.
This unique old vineyard always produces a perfect full, creamy, juicy wine almost regardless of the year. Only around 2,500 bottles are/can always be made and is a collector's item.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | Rioja Alta |
| Winery | Benjamin Romeo |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
93
Release Price
$225
Drink Date
2021 - 2030
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
30th Oct 2020
Source
Issue 251 End of October 2020, The Wine Advocate
The wine formerly known as La Viña de Andrés Romeo (Romeo's father) has been renamed to show the name of the vineyard, so what I tasted was labeled as 2016 Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende, the same Tempranillo vineyard used from the very first vintage planted 40 years ago on poor alluvial soils. This is always a little riper—or at least that's the perception, as all the reds are generous in alcohol—and comes through as creamy and voluptuous, expressive, open and showy. I loved the nose, but the palate felt more marked by the élevage of 18 months in new barrels and the tannins might need a little more time to get polished. It's a faithful expression of the vineyard that year after year shows this character. 2,400 bottles were filled in June 2018.
Benjamín Romeo works 75 plots of vines that total some 47 hectares and produces around 150,000 bottles of the ultimate modern Rioja. This year there is a new and very showy white in the collection. The 2016 reds were impressive, among the best in recent times, and the 2017 Contador was exceptional for such a difficult year. These are modern and hedonistic expression of Rioja and Tempranillo.
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Vinous
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodega Contador
Production area: DO Ca. Rioja / D.O.P.
Color: Cherry.
Aroma: complex, expressive, spicy, floral, damp earth.
Boca: elegant, full-bodied, long, great length.
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodega Contador
Production area: DO Ca. Rioja / D.O.P.
Color: deep cherry.
Aroma: black fruit, ripe fruit, cocoa bean, creamy oak.
Boca: good structure, long, ripe fruit, great length.
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The Beginning in the Cave (1996-2000) The story of Bodega CONTADOR begins in 1995, when winemaker Benjamin Romeo purchases an ancient cave under the castle of San Vicente de la Sonsierra - La Rioja. He made his first wine "La Cueva Del Contador" from his 1996 harvest. In 1999, the first year of the now renowned top wine "Contador" is a fact.
The garage (2001-2007) 2001 is the year that Benjamin Romeo also furnishes the garage of his childhood home in San Vicente for winemaking, in addition to the cave, with which he increases production capacity. Robert Parker awards the 2004 and 2005 volumes of "Contador", made in the garage, with the highest rating possible: 100 points and the international prestige of Benjamin Romeo wines is a fact.
Bodega CONTADOR (2008-present) The new bodega will open on June 21, 2008, located at the foot of the San Vicente de la Sonsierra, surrounded by a diversity of vineyards that include unique wines such as "Predicador, La Cueva Del Contador, La Viña De Andres Romeo en Contador "and" Qué Bonito Cacareaba "
Contador is one of the crown jewels of Rioja, blessed by the legendary 100 points of guru Robert Parker Jr.'s tasting team, over two consecutive vintages: 2004 and 2005 and thereafter only wines between 95-100 points. It is the work of Benjamin Romeo, who has managed to realize the potential of Rioja. to show when you produce in very short runs with only focus on the very best.
The Benjamín Romeo Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende was formerly known as La Viña de Andrés Romeo (Romeo's father) has been renamed from vintage 2016 to reflect the vineyard's name but is the same Tempranillo vineyard used from the very first vintage 40 planted years ago on poor alluvial soils. The Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende is creamy and voluptuous, expressive, open and showy. In his youth he still has unpolished tannins due to his 18 months of aging in new French oak barriques, but give this a few years and they will melt wonderfully.
This unique old vineyard always produces a perfect full, creamy, juicy wine almost regardless of the year. Only around 2,500 bottles are/can always be made and is a collector's item.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Appellation | Rioja Alta |
| Winery | Benjamin Romeo |
| Grape | Tempranillo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
Rating
93
Release Price
$225
Drink Date
2021 - 2030
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
30th Oct 2020
Source
Issue 251 End of October 2020, The Wine Advocate
The wine formerly known as La Viña de Andrés Romeo (Romeo's father) has been renamed to show the name of the vineyard, so what I tasted was labeled as 2016 Colección Nº 1 Parcela La Liende, the same Tempranillo vineyard used from the very first vintage planted 40 years ago on poor alluvial soils. This is always a little riper—or at least that's the perception, as all the reds are generous in alcohol—and comes through as creamy and voluptuous, expressive, open and showy. I loved the nose, but the palate felt more marked by the élevage of 18 months in new barrels and the tannins might need a little more time to get polished. It's a faithful expression of the vineyard that year after year shows this character. 2,400 bottles were filled in June 2018.
Benjamín Romeo works 75 plots of vines that total some 47 hectares and produces around 150,000 bottles of the ultimate modern Rioja. This year there is a new and very showy white in the collection. The 2016 reds were impressive, among the best in recent times, and the 2017 Contador was exceptional for such a difficult year. These are modern and hedonistic expression of Rioja and Tempranillo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodega Contador
Production area: DO Ca. Rioja / D.O.P.
Color: Cherry.
Aroma: complex, expressive, spicy, floral, damp earth.
Boca: elegant, full-bodied, long, great length.
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodega Contador
Production area: DO Ca. Rioja / D.O.P.
Color: deep cherry.
Aroma: black fruit, ripe fruit, cocoa bean, creamy oak.
Boca: good structure, long, ripe fruit, great length.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The Beginning in the Cave (1996-2000) The story of Bodega CONTADOR begins in 1995, when winemaker Benjamin Romeo purchases an ancient cave under the castle of San Vicente de la Sonsierra - La Rioja. He made his first wine "La Cueva Del Contador" from his 1996 harvest. In 1999, the first year of the now renowned top wine "Contador" is a fact.
The garage (2001-2007) 2001 is the year that Benjamin Romeo also furnishes the garage of his childhood home in San Vicente for winemaking, in addition to the cave, with which he increases production capacity. Robert Parker awards the 2004 and 2005 volumes of "Contador", made in the garage, with the highest rating possible: 100 points and the international prestige of Benjamin Romeo wines is a fact.
Bodega CONTADOR (2008-present) The new bodega will open on June 21, 2008, located at the foot of the San Vicente de la Sonsierra, surrounded by a diversity of vineyards that include unique wines such as "Predicador, La Cueva Del Contador, La Viña De Andres Romeo en Contador "and" Qué Bonito Cacareaba "