2018 **Contino Reserva** is a polished Rioja with a soft, silky feel and a core of red cherry and raspberry fruit. French and American oak adds cedar, vanilla, and a light creamy note, while the tannins stay fine and grainy rather than heavy. The wine feels balanced and medium-bodied, with enough freshness to keep the oak in check. It sits comfortably in the style of a more elegant, restrained modern Rioja, somewhere between classic reserva polish and a touch of Tempranillo-led richness.
Serve it with roast lamb, grilled pork, or mushroom dishes.
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