Contino, Reserva, Rioja, 2016

Part of the CVNE family, this is a single-vineyard blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuela and Graciano. Legend has it that St Gregory, the patron saint of vineyards, passed through these lands and now he graces each bottle as part of the logo. Aged for two years in oak barrels (40% American, 60% French) this wine reveals layers of aroma and flavour: notes of leather, meat, smoke, black cherry, blackcurrant, baking spices, treacle and dried dates. A vanilla creaminess on the finish. Vegan.