Vibrant and intense, red-violet in the glass, with a deep aroma of red and black berries, fruit compote, spicy notes and balsamic tones, complemented by a delicate touch of oak. Full-bodied and powerful, yet with a long, elegant finish.
The story of Bodega Contador
The story of Bodega Contador—and some of Spain’s finest wines—begins in 1995, when winemaker Benjamín Romeo purchased a centuries-old cave beneath the castle in San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja. In 1996 he produced his first vintage of “La Cueva del Contador” and began acquiring vineyards to support his plan of becoming a true wine producer. Over the following years, he continued making his wines in the cave while steadily expanding his vineyard holdings. In 1999, he produced the first vintage of the wine “Contador”.
From the very start, the wines were warmly received by both customers and the press. In 2001, he moved into new facilities at his parents’ property, which he equipped with modern, up-to-date winemaking equipment. In 2004 and 2005, Romeo achieved one of the greatest accolades possible when the renowned wine critic Robert Parker awarded Contador a perfect 100 points—instantly boosting Romeo’s international reputation.
In 2008, Romeo was finally able to open his own winery in San Vicente de la Sonsierra.
93 POINT
VineXpressen
“GREAT SPANIARD”
Blackberry, apple core, prune plum, stable and a touch of oxidation, pushed along by an almost Barolo-like edge of tar and rope. A great Spaniard with plenty of extract richness and depth, neatly wrapped in a spoonful of tannins that firmly tighten the fruit.
93 POINT
Robert Parker
Reviewed by Luis Gutiérrez
I found iron-like, blood and meat aromas in the 2018 La Cueva del Contador, pure Tempranillo that fermented in oak vats and matured in new French barriques for 19 months. It felt cold and a little earthy with a faint animal twist. The wine has some dusty tannins.
93 POINT
Tim Atkin
