CVNE (Contino), Graciano

CVNE (Contino), GracianoThe 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

68 ha parcel)

detailed and beautifully mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate concentration before culminating in a robust

This is distinctly sauvage in character with moderate toast

parcels whose purchase in 2003 he had kept under wraps until now

earth and tobacco aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed on a lacy texture

wild herbs and soy sauce

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

Finishes with chalky tannins and a continuing element of greenness

The 2016 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Christophe boasts some lovely notes of pepper

honeysuckle and pear

Utterly magnificent in the glass

if not the same refinement