CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions mineral-driven and delightfully floral on

mineral-driven and delightfully floral on the nose

Silky and surprisingly approachable for the vintage

Combe de Dessus and Aux Echézeaux that contain vines up to 120 years old)

thick and glutinous

and a second year in French oak barrels

CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions mineral-driven and delightfully floral onThe 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