{"product_id":"bodega-contador-predicador-2022-75cl","title":"BODEGA CONTADOR | PREDICADOR 2022 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003ePredicador 2022 is the most accessible version of the Bodega Contador universe, without sacrificing the identity and character that defines Benjamín Romeo's project. Inspired by Clint Eastwood's character in \u003cem\u003ePale Rider\u003c\/em\u003e, this wine comes from younger vines, offering freshness, balance, and elegance in a modern and very enjoyable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodega Contador\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.O.Ca. Rioja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubzone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja Alta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo, Garnacha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% vol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months in French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from a group of estates located in \u003cstrong\u003eSan Vicente de la Sonsierra and Labastida\u003c\/strong\u003e, among them Burdarán, Sacramento, La Arena or El Saúco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush-trained, dry-farmed vineyards, between \u003cstrong\u003e20 and 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated on predominantly \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e soils. The low yields, around 1.5 kg per vine, allow for good concentration and balance in the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are destemmed without crushing and fermented in truncated conical oak vats at controlled temperatures between 19 and 24 ºC for 7 to 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently, the wine is aged for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of one and two uses, seeking a balance between fruit and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal red color of medium-high intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals balsamic and mineral notes, accompanied by ripe red fruit and a well-integrated fine oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is fresh, fine, and elegant, with a balanced texture and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with roasted meats, cured meats, traditional stews, and Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary Rioja that combines the essence of Bouquet Xaló\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DISVALERO SL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52777662447963,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/3342\/5755\/files\/ChatGPTImage18ago2026_19_09_25.png?v=1787072982","url":"https:\/\/www.bouquetxalo.com\/en\/products\/bodega-contador-predicador-2022-75cl","provider":"Bouquet Xaló ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}