2018 was a year marked by the rainfalls, 200(l/m2), more tan in previous years, despite of the intense rain storms, winds and hail storms , the quality of the grapes wasn´t affected. Temperatures during the vegetative cycle show that it was a cold winter, typical of this area and a mild summer. Budbreak began between the 2nd and the 9th May, flowering on the 20th May and fruit set between 6th and 20th June. The beginning of the harvest was 17th September, firstly with the white varieties and ended 16th October with the red grapes. This harvest season can be described as a difficult harvest in terms of the adverse weather conditions but in terms of quality and quantity it was a very good harvest.

Grapes are carefully handpicked from our best “microplots” on the estate. There are notable differences between the plots, not in terms of aspect but in the characteristics of their soils. We are constantly searching for the perfect connection between them in the privileged setting of Viñedos del Contino. Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel and concrete tanks, which allows us to prepare each micro-plot separately depending on its optimal condition of harvest.

Contino Reserva 2018 is our greatest ambassador. The care taken for our vineyards, the selection of our grapes and the constant labor done, produce as a result an excellent wine where complexity and elegance go together. It is a harmonious wine, with a fragrant nose that offers aromas of fresh fruit, perfectly combined with floral, balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate it is voluminous, structured and elegant. Its velvety and oily finish recalls the milky and mineral notes of its complex nose.