CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions This is already good and

This is already good and is potentially excellent

I like this for its generosity as well as for the sheer depth of material and while there is enough mid-palate fat to allow the ’04 Bâtard to be approachable now

(93-95)/2031+

(89-92)/2023+

this is wonderfully fresh and highly aromatic with its violet

CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions This is already good andThe 2006 Contino Graciano (100%) spent 13 months in French and Hungarian oak. Dark ruby colored, it has an exceptionally spicy bouquet along with sandalwood, graphite, damp earth, and black cherry. A bit tightly wound on the palate, its elegant personality is able to poke through along with plenty of layered, savory fruit. Give this well balanced, lengthy wine another 5 7 years of cellaring and drink it from 2015 to 2026. C. V. N. E. stands for