1978 C.V.N.E. Vinedos del Contino Rioja Reserva Aÿ and a saline edge to

and a saline edge to the finish that is extremely moreish

Belgian Chris Cardon purchased the property and made the investments to optimize the quality of the wines without compromising their sense of place

This Pinot Blanc is vinified dry from vines that average over 60 years of age

But it conveys a sense of classicism and has abundant freshness that should see it age well over the next two decades

but at the same time the 2020 has more freshness and energy than some recent years

1978 C.V.N.E. Vinedos del Contino Rioja Reserva Aÿ and a saline edge toThese bottles are part of the Zuberoa Jatextea collection, the celebrated Michelin starred restaurant in San Sebastian that closed in 2022. Impeccably stored, and shipped to us recently by refrigerated container.